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'Throwing stones': Lawmaker behind District of Austin bill challenged in hearing

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AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas leaders challenged a Houston-area representative who authored House Bill 274, which would strip the city of Austin of its governing authority and turn it into the District of Austin. "House Bill 274 is a simple bill, it seeks to establish a District of Austin as the official city of Texas government," said Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Houston, at the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday. "Ensuring the capital city remains accou…

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'Throwing stones': Lawmaker behind District of Austin bill challenged in hearing

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas leaders challenged a Houston-area representative who authored House Bill 274, which would strip the city of Austin of its governing authority and turn it into the District of Austin. "House Bill 274 is a simple bill, it seeks to establish a District of Austin as the official city of Texas government," said Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Houston, at the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday. "Ensuring the capital city remains accou…

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Committee hears Texas House bill that would create 'District of Austin'

House Bill 274 would allow the state to amend or repeal laws, ordinances and policies in Austin.

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A Texas GOP lawmaker wants a state takeover of Austin but can't offer specifics on how it would work

The bill from Houston-area Republican state Rep. Briscoe Cain isn't the first attempt to undermine local control in Austin.

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KVUE broke the news in Austin, United States on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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