Austin light rail plans dodge Texas legislative bond restrictions
The city council is considering a $4.5 billion to $4.8 billion initial phase of the project. Legislation to stymie bonds did not pass the Texas Legislature.
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The city council is considering a $4.5 billion to $4.8 billion initial phase of the project. Legislation to stymie bonds did not pass the Texas Legislature.
A successful point of order from Rep. John Bucy, D-Austin, has Project Connect critics reexamining their plan with time ticking down in the session.
The first phase of the Austin light rail could include 9.8 miles of new rail line stretching from 38th Street through downtown.
Paxton's non-binding opinion comes during a debate in the state legislature on the unique model Austin used to fund the transit system.
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