Bill filed to make Austin a special district

Texas State Rep. Briscoe Cain from Deer Park has filed HB 274 allowing the Texas Legislature to create the District of Austin and allow the lawmakers to amend or repeal laws in the city of Austin.Following concerns over the city’s ability to govern effectively and the homicide rates and other public safety concerns, the state would gain control over the special district. Any amendments...

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