$23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin By Shannon Ryan and FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published $23M in new resources announced for homeless in Austin Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless. AUSTIN, Texas - $23 million in new resources has been announced for those living in temporary shelters and for homeless families in Austin. Mayor Steve Adler and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) announced Friday two new resources to aid the homeless currently residing in temporary shelters and to build and finance new housing for the homeless.