The May municipal elections were postponed to November by Governor Abbott, resulting in the extension of the terms of local officials up for re-election.
Though the longterm revenue effects of coronavirus on Texas are still coming into focus, local municipalities have begun to feel the repercussions.
As part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, local governments in Texas will be eligible to receive part of a $37.8 million through the state or $24.6 million directly from the federal government.
Austin was among the first cities in Texas to issue shelter-in-place ordinances to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here is a collection of photos documenting the impact on the city.
After the reforms of the 86th Legislature, local entities have increased their collective debt by $11 billion from the last fiscal year.
