On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.
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Growth & Development
Austin rents are falling. So why are eviction filings still at record highs?
The city wants to explore ways to help tenants avoid evictions, as the number of filings continues to reach record highs
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New Texas law helped clear the way for affordable housing in South Austin
Lawmakers gutted an old state law that required a city council supermajority to approve a new housing development if neighbors petitioned the proposal.
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Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption
The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.
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Bigger price tag, smaller footprint: How Austin’s Project Connect went off the rails
Legal and political challenges continue to threaten Austin’s multibillion-dollar light rail project that voters approved in 2020.
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Education
Austin ISD among nearly 30 school districts under investigation by Ken Paxton over Ten Commandments law
Austin ISD is under investigation by the Texas Attorney General’s Office for the third time this year.
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Education
Paxton escalates probe in Austin ISD over new bathroom complaint
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s second complaint prompts renewed records demand as state scrutinizes AISD enforcement of bathroom law.
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Texas to launch a statewide food truck permit on July 1
Business owners are applauding the new law because currently, anytime they want to operate in another city or county, they have to pay that jurisdiction’s permitting fee.
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Education
Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support
After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
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Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
