US EditionAbbott threatens Texas city over consideration of resolution targeting Israel
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned that he would withdraw state financial support from San Marcos if its City Council approves a resolution advocating for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The threat came after the council’s April 15 decision to move forward with a resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire, restrictions on military support to Israel, acknowledgment of Palestinian self-determination, and the safeguarding of constitutional rights amid the ongoing conflict.
- Abbott cited Texas law enacted in 2017 that forbids governmental entities from contracting with entities that boycott Israel, requiring written verification against such boycotts for contracts above $100,000.
- In his April 29 letter to Mayor Jane Hughson, Abbott wrote the resolution appears 'calculated' to violate state law and stated, "Anti-Israel policies are anti-Texas policies."
- Abbott’s office will review and potentially terminate grants to San Marcos for non-compliance, signaling financial penalties if the council proceeds with the resolution as planned for May 6.
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Gov. Abbott Threatens To Cut San Marcos’ Funding if Officials Pass ‘Antisemitic’ Resolution
The governor claims the ceasefire resolution violates Texas laws against Israel boycotts. The post Gov. Abbott Threatens To Cut San Marcos’ Funding if Officials Pass ‘Antisemitic’ Resolution appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
Texas governor threatens town with cuts over Israel boycott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened the town of San Marcos with funding cuts after its council suggested a resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel as well as an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the war-battered Gaza Strip, US media reported on Tuesday. Abbott said his office would slash active monetary grants for "non-compliance" with Texas law amid the calls for an economic boycott of Israel, and that any future grants would …
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