Lawmakers to propose repeal of Texas airport restriction

USATODAY.com - Lawmakers to propose repeal of Texas airport restriction: "An attempt to repeal a 25-year restriction on Southwest Airlines routes has triggered a Texas duel in the nation's capital.

Republican Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano and Jeb Hensarling of Dallas said in a news release they would propose immediate repeal of the Wright Amendment, which limits commercial flights from Dallas Love Field to Texas and seven nearby states. They planned to detail their proposal in a Thursday morning news conference."