AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The first bill drafted by Texas lawmakers in response to the West fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15 people got an icy reception Tuesday from Republicans who said the tougher proposed regulations would overburden storage facilities with complexities and cost.
“It seems like we’re out there with a power grab,” Republican state Rep. Dan Flynn said.
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