Monday night, Gov. Greg Abbott signaled that legislation could be on the way soon to transfer the powers of the Austin Police Department away from the city council and under the control of the Texas Department of Safety.
Abbott tweeted:
"Just in time for Christmas: The Legislative Council has sent draft language for a proposed law that would transfer control of the Austin Police Department to the Texas Department of Public Safety. One way or another we will pass a law to keep Austin safe."
Back in September, Abbott expressed his displeasure with Austin City Council’s decision to cut $20 million from APD’s budget, in addition to transitioning $130 million out over a year.
Abbott has vowed to pass law to defund cities that defund police departments.
APD reports a rise in several violent crimes in the city this year. The department says the murder rate increased by 55% over 2019.
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