PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Veronica Escobar: “Counties have no, counties are completely vulnerable because…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

Watch on YouTube

Democratic U.S. Rep. Escobar discusses Big Bend construction, data centers and the Iran war

Published | Video Starts at 13:38

These billionaires that run Big Tech do not need the financial incentive packages from communities like mine. And lastly, I would very much like to see not only counties get zoning authority, because right now in Texas, Counties have no, counties are completely vulnerable because they do not have the power to enact zoning laws. The legislature can give them that and should give them that in order to protect county and rural residents. And then that will give local governments the power to regulate and protect their citizens. (13:38–13:47)

CLAIM

Asserts that Texas counties lack zoning authority, leaving them vulnerable.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Veronica Escobar

Discover more from

Veronica Escobar

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.