Capitol Context: As Austin ‘district’ plan fails, a check on Washington, D.C.
A proposal to turn the City of Austin into the 'District of Austin' — essentially under state control — failed this week in ...
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Texas House bill to create 'District of Austin' laughed down in committee
AUSTIN, Texas — There was a rare moment at the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday morning ... of Austin," was literally laughed down. "Chair lays out House Bill 274. Members, this is Rep.
Texas House bill to create 'District of Austin' laughed down in committee
The bill, authored by State Rep. Briscoe Cain, would have allowed the state to amend or repeal laws, ordinances and policies in the city of Austin.