State of Texas: Abbott targets Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Governor Greg Abbott vetoed 50 bills on Thursday. One veto in particular hit Austin and the issue of affordable housing. House Bill 3281 would have let the city direct money to help residents in certain neighborhoods stay in their homes. Governor Abbott said directing money in that way effectively increased the tax burden on other property owners, justifying his veto.
Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin) has a much different take. “Governor Abbott had no compelling policy