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Criminal Justice Local NewsAs Voters Mull Public Camping Ban, Austin Ranks First Among Major Texas Cities in Unsheltered Homelessness

Brad JohnsonApril 29, 2021

Since the City of Austin's recission of its public camping ban, its unsheltered homeless population has risen substantially.

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Local News Taxes & Spending$4.3 Million Plan is the Latest Iteration of Austin’s Attempt to Mitigate Homeless Problem

Brad JohnsonApril 8, 2021

Approaching two years since its first recission of the public grounds camping and laying prohibition, the City of Austin continues its efforts to reduce the unsheltered homeless population.

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87th Legislature State HouseAustin Homeless Camping Ban Featured in Heated Committee Exchange Between Lawmakers

Brad JohnsonMarch 25, 2021

After Austin's two-year run with almost zero limitations on public camping by homeless individuals, the State of Texas is poised to ban the policy.

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