After months of contention over the city's handling of the homeless problem, community and private sector leaders are starting on the road toward solutions.
The move has been a long time coming after several months of the governor and City of Austin officials publicly sparring over Austin's camping and lying ordinance changes.
The decision comes after months of sparring with Austin's city government over its homeless camping and lying ordinance change.
At his recent town hall in Austin, Rep. Lloyd Doggett discussed his views on healthcare, homelessness, and gun control among other issues.
The city's new progressive camping ordinance has, according to one business owner, turned a problem into a crisis overnight.
Mayor Adler and three city council members attempted to alleviate concerns raised by residents over the city's new public camping ordinance and growing homelessness problems.
Austinites showed up in droves to hear community leaders discuss the city's approach to homelessness after the July 1 rule change.
Austin's homeless are now permitted to camp and sleep on most public spaces so long as they do not pose a threat to public safety.
