Texas Standard For June 26, 2019
Another fight over state versus local control. This time the battle line is drawn over homelessness, sleeping in public spaces and soliciting. The City of Austin loosens laws some say criminalize homelessness, the governor promises to override. A closer look coming up. And: As enforcement operations at the border tighten, more migrants turn to more treacherous places to try to pass through. Plus: A Texas senator’s claim that the Lone Star State is one of the most heavily-affected by drug trafficking. True? A Politifact check and more.