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August 4, 2014 | Updated: August 4, 2014 5:47pm

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Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City Attorney David Feldman announce Monday that opponents of the new non-discrimination ordinance did not get enough valid signatures to force a November repeal referendum.

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Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City Attorney David Feldman announce Monday that opponents of the new non-discrimination ordinance did not get enough valid signatures to force a November repeal referendum.

By Katherine Driessen and Mike Morris

August 4, 2014 | Updated: August 4, 2014 5:47pm

Opponents of Houston's new non-discrimination ordinance did not get enough valid signatures to force a November repeal referendum, Mayor Annise Parker and City Attorney David Feldman announced Monday.

Katherine Driessen

Katherine Driessen

City Hall reporter, Houston Chronicle

Mike Morris

Mike Morris

City Hall Reporter, Houston Chronicle

Katherine Driessen

Katherine Driessen

City Hall reporter, Houston Chronicle

Mike Morris

Mike Morris

City Hall Reporter, Houston Chronicle

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