Swift and sure sanctions have proven to reduce drug use, missed appointments, and revocations in probationers in other jurisdictions. House Bill 1242 would remove a state law barrier for counties opting to use these sanctions.
Economy
Austin’s Simple Fix for Soaring Housing Costs
After years of watching home prices skyrocket out of reach for first responders, nurses, and young families, in December 2023, Austin city council voted to rewrite its zoning code. The first phase of its HOME Initiative—known as HOME-1—effectively allowed up to three homes on most lots that previously could host only one. A year later,...
December 9, 2025