Abbott targets street takeovers across Texas with new task force

Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

Gov. Greg Abbott has launched a task force to tackle “street takeovers,” just days after massive crowds turned Austin streets into a playground for chaotic stunts.

Gov. Greg Abbott starts state task force on street takeovers

During a recent street racing incident, Austin residents faced long 911 wait times. City officials say they need to increase staffing for 911 call takers, but state license and background check requirements make it difficult to fill positions.

Abbott creates task force to combat 'street takeovers' after incidents in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas

Following incidents in Austin, Abbott's task force is set to conduct statewide investigations into "sideshows," make arrests and seize cars and guns.

Texas Gov. Abbott launches task force to crack down on street takeovers after Austin chaos, police crisis

The Lone Star State's governor announced a new effort to crack down on organized street race takeovers such as the one that recently threw intersections in the state capital into chaos.

Abbott launches statewide street takeover task force - Odessa American

AUSTIN Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the rise in dangerous street takeovers happening across Texas. The Governor directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to address the recent street takeovers in several communities that have become increasingly violent and more frequent, resulting in injuries to law enforcement officers and endangering the public. “Despite the foolish at…

Gov. Greg Abbott launches statewide task force to stop illegal street takeovers across Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday he is launching a task force in an effort to stop dangerous street takeovers across Texas.