AUSTIN, Texas — A state operation to clear out homeless encampments in the capital city is leaving some Austin officials concerned about how plans are being carried out.
On Oct. 21, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and other agencies, like the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas State Guard, were removing homeless encampments in the Austin area.
“Texans should not endure public safety risks from homeless encampments and individuals,” said Abbott in his announcement. “Weapons, needles and other debris should not litter the streets of our community, and the State of Texas is taking action. I directed state agencies to address this risk and make Austin safer and cleaner for residents and visitors to live, travel, and conduct business.”…