Abbott, Whitmire targeting homelessness in major Texas cities

(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor John Whitmire are taking action to address homelessness in two major cities in Texas after efforts by other administrations were ineffective or failed.

In Austin, Abbott launched an operation to make the city’s streets safer and cleaner after failed Democratic city council policies haven’t solved a homeless crisis that has only worsened over the years.

In Houston, Whitmire has launched a major initiative to address homelessness in the state’s largest city, including a new triage facility on Emancipation Ave…

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