Conflict over Capitol complex plan raises concerns from local lawmakers

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The road from the Blanton Museum of Art all the way to the Texas Capitol could soon be turned into a public, pedestrian plaza. Think tree-lined walkways and grassy picnic areas. The state intends to pay for the project and Texas is ready to start building. But they still need support from Austin business owners and city leaders.
It’s a game of push and pull between the city and state. The state legislature already set aside $581 million to pay for the project at no co