Nonprofits back Abbott’s vow to combat Austin homelessness

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Nonprofits are welcoming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s vow to deploy state agencies to address homelessness in the state’s capital of Austin if city officials don’t act by November.
The local community organizations’ response on Thursday comes after Abbott sent Mayor Steve Adler a letter stating city officials must address “the mounting homelessness crisis in Austin,” or the state will step in.
Abbott noted the city’s June decision