Abbott orders homeless encampment removals in Austin

Name: Abbott orders homeless encampment removals in Austin
Uploaded: 2025-10-21T22:06:12Z
Description: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.

Posted October 21, 2025 5:06pm CDT