Interim Austin News Today

Robin Henderson has served as the interim chief of the Austin Police Department since September 2023, but she does not plan to apply for the permanent position.

Interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon on Thursday is expected to provide comments on Texas "permitless carry" bill, which, if passed and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, would allow people in the state to carry a handgun without a license.  House Bill 1927, which was passed through the Texas House last week, seeks to remove the requirement of people who are 21 years or older to obtain a license to carry a handgun in public. The license current requires people to go through a criminal background...