Gov. Abbott says new proposal would strip cities of ‘annexation powers’ for defunding police

source: www.kxan.com by Kate Winkle and John Engel AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced another legislative proposal Thursday in an attempt to thwart cities from taking steps to “defund police.” Abbott explained that his latest plan would mean cities that defund police departments “will forever lose their annexation powers, & any areas and any residents … Continue reading Gov. Abbott says new proposal would strip cities of ‘annexation powers’ for defunding police