Village
07-01-2019, 03:09 PM
Austin to allow Homeless to Camp on City Sidewalks
The city passed an ordinance largely decriminalizing the act of sitting, laying or camping in public places. Governor Abbott says lawmakers will override it.
Proponents of the rule change have argued that this will help homeless people break the cycle of homelessness.
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The city passed an ordinance largely decriminalizing the act of sitting, laying or camping in public places. Governor Abbott says lawmakers will override it.
Proponents of the rule change have argued that this will help homeless people break the cycle of homelessness.
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