Abbott: TxDOT to start cleaning underpass homeless camps as soon as Monday
TxDOT will start clearing homeless encampments in the state right of way as soon as next Monday, November 4 and just three days after the November 1 deadline the Governor gave to Mayor Adler.
TxDOT will start clearing homeless encampments in the state right of way as soon as next Monday, November 4 and just three days after the November 1 deadline the Governor gave to Mayor Adler.
Rodney Reed supporters demand governor stop Nov. 20 execution
Supporters, including faith leaders, gathered Tuesday to demand Governor Greg Abbott stop his Nov. 20 execution. Reed's supporters say there is a massive amount of evidence that could exonerate him.
Supporters, including faith leaders, gathered Tuesday to demand Governor Greg Abbott stop his Nov. 20 execution. Reed's supporters say there is a massive amount of evidence that could exonerate him.
Governor Abbott announces TxDOT will clear homeless camps from underpasses in City of Austin
Abbott had mentioned that TxDOT could possibly become involved in the homeless crisis.
Abbott had mentioned that TxDOT could possibly become involved in the homeless crisis.
Recent changes to homeless ordinances go into effect
The City of Austin will begin enforcing its camping ban today after it was reinsttated following a record number of resident complaints.
The City of Austin will begin enforcing its camping ban today after it was reinsttated following a record number of resident complaints.
Old viral video sparks "homeless-crisis" Twitter feud between Texas officials
In the video, a man throws signs at cars in Downtown Austin. The video got a lot of attention given the exposure to Austin’s homeless crisis and recent changes to the city’s ordinances impacting the homeless.
In the video, a man throws signs at cars in Downtown Austin. The video got a lot of attention given the exposure to Austin’s homeless crisis and recent changes to the city’s ordinances impacting the homeless.
James Younger, 7, to have Texas judge decide fate amid parents' gender transition battle; Abbott wades in
Jeff Younger petitioned the court earlier this month for sole custody of his twin boys, James and Jude, in an effort to prevent their mother, Dr. Anne Georgulas, from allowing James to begin hormone replacement therapy.
Jeff Younger petitioned the court earlier this month for sole custody of his twin boys, James and Jude, in an effort to prevent their mother, Dr. Anne Georgulas, from allowing James to begin hormone replacement therapy.
Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for 16 counties following severe weather
Three confirmed tornadoes hit North Texas on Sunday night, with the strongest being an EF-3 that struck North Dallas.
Three confirmed tornadoes hit North Texas on Sunday night, with the strongest being an EF-3 that struck North Dallas.
Mayor Adler details homeless ordinance 'clarifications,' Governor Abbott responds
The most notable change: no camping on any sidewalk anywhere in the City of Austin.
The most notable change: no camping on any sidewalk anywhere in the City of Austin.
Abbott says Austin has 'taken a meaningful step' with new homeless camping ordinances
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the City of Austin has 'taken a meaningful step.'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the City of Austin has 'taken a meaningful step.'
City setbacks: Homeless Strategy Officer changes roles, Abbott sends new ultimatum
The city's Homeless Strategy Officer is transitioning to a consultant role due to "family obligations."
The city's Homeless Strategy Officer is transitioning to a consultant role due to "family obligations."
Governor Abbott pens second letter to Mayor Adler concerning homeless
In the letter, Governor Abbott states that the homeless crisis poses "substantial public health and safety problems that must be addressed by the City Council."
In the letter, Governor Abbott states that the homeless crisis poses "substantial public health and safety problems that must be addressed by the City Council."
Governor Abbott hires new commissioner for Department of Family and Protective Services
Jaime Masters of Kansas City, Missouri will assume the role of Commissioner of DFPS starting on December 2, 2019.
Jaime Masters of Kansas City, Missouri will assume the role of Commissioner of DFPS starting on December 2, 2019.
Adler takes different tone in addressing Abbott letter
Austin Mayor Steve Adler spoke a little differently Saturday about the letter Governor Greg Abbott sent him earlier this week calling on the city to end its homeless crisis.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler spoke a little differently Saturday about the letter Governor Greg Abbott sent him earlier this week calling on the city to end its homeless crisis.
Sheriff Robert Chody tweets at Mayor Adler, Governor Abbott about homeless crisis
Sheriff Chody is alleging that the homeless ordinances in Austin are starting to affect the surrounding areas.
Sheriff Chody is alleging that the homeless ordinances in Austin are starting to affect the surrounding areas.
Council Member Casar responds to Governor Abbott's ultimatum
Council Member Casar, who spearheaded legalizing camping, sitting and lying, says it would be great to have the state's help.
Council Member Casar, who spearheaded legalizing camping, sitting and lying, says it would be great to have the state's help.
Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's deadline to fix Austin's "homeless crisis"
Mayor Alder doesn’t see a letter from Governor Greg Abbot's office as a threat but instead welcomes the state assistance.
Mayor Alder doesn’t see a letter from Governor Greg Abbot's office as a threat but instead welcomes the state assistance.
Governor Abbott pens open letter, demands Austin City Council address the homeless crisis
The governor is demanding the council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019.
The governor is demanding the council address the growing homelessness crisis by November 1, 2019.
Gov. Abbott releases Texas Safety Action Report
Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled his Texas Safety Action Report following weeks of meetings with nearly 50 experts in the aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa.
Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled his Texas Safety Action Report following weeks of meetings with nearly 50 experts in the aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa.
Molly Jane's Law creates statewide database to track repeat sex offenders in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that would create a statewide database for tracking repeat sex offenders.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that would create a statewide database for tracking repeat sex offenders.
Texas officials: District attorneys 'misunderstanding' new legislation
In a letter, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, say county and district attorneys dismissing marijuana related cases, have misunderstood the new legislation they’re using to justify dropping cases.
In a letter, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, say county and district attorneys dismissing marijuana related cases, have misunderstood the new legislation they’re using to justify dropping cases.