The Brief
- Gov. Greg Abbott blamed Dallas leadership for AT&T’s planned relocation to Plano, citing a failure to fully fund police and manage homelessness.
- A Dallas City Council member countered the claims, highlighting a four-year decline in violent crime and a budget that prioritizes increased funding for homeless solutions.
- AT&T’s CEO did not cite crime as the reason for the move, stating the 54-acre Plano site consolidates three North Texas office locations.
DALLAS – Gov. Greg Abbott is placing blame on Dallas leaders for how the police department is run and AT&T’s move to Plano.
While the chair of the Dallas committees on public safety and homeless solutions admits there’s more work to do, she believes the city has been making great strides in reducing violent crime and homelessness in recent years.
Dallas Crime
What they’re saying:
Speaking at a law enforcement event in Fort Worth, Abbott took aim at Dallas leaders. He believes they need to fully fund the city’s police department.…