US EditionGov. Greg Abbott Announces Operation Removing Homeless Encampments in Austin
Gov. Abbott's initiative removed 48 homeless encampments and 3,000 pounds of debris, arresting 24 repeat felony offenders to improve public safety and cleanliness.
- On Tuesday, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced a state-led operation to relocate homeless encampments in Austin, which began late last week.
- Citing public safety, Governor Greg Abbott said he directed state agencies to address risks because `Texans should not endure public safety risks from homeless encampments and individuals`.
- Since the operation began late last week, officials removed 48 encampments, arrested 24 repeat felony offenders, seized over 125 grams of narcotics, and located 10 people with outstanding warrants, Abbott said.
- City officials said the state did not coordinate with them and it is unclear where people are being taken, while the city is asking Austin voters in November for funding after saying earlier this year it needs nearly $101 million.
- Across Austin, nearly 4,000 unsheltered and more than 1,000 sheltered residents live amid growing homelessness, while an effort to strengthen a statewide camping ban failed this year and Prop B passed in May 2021 by 58%.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to sweep Austin homeless camps as city launches its own effort
By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune October 21, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott has launched an operation in Austin to remove people experiencing homelessness and dismantle homeless encampments. Abbott, in a Tuesday morning news release, said the operation began late last week and has already removed 48 encampments. It’s unclear where the state is taking people to and what services are being provided to them. The governor said his motive is to make Aus…
Austin Monitor
KUTAustin wasn't warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says
Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s using state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin – including on parks and trails maintained and owned by the city. That was news to Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson said Tuesday that the order from the governor came, partly, as a shock – and it came as Austin was rolling out […] The post Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says appeared first on Aust…
Cicero Institute Applauds Gov. Abbott’s Action on Homelessness in Austin
Austin, TX, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cicero Institute applauds Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement today that he is 'dedicated to making Austin safer and cleaner by relocating homeless individuals and removing encampments in and around the capital city and state property.'
Austin leaders cite lack of coordination in Texas' encampment clearing operation
A state-led homeless encampment clearing operation in Austin has seen dozens of people relocated or arrested, Gov. Greg Abbott said, while city officials pushed back on Texas' "show of force" and a lack of local coordination.
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