State legislation and local measures are shaping public safety in Austin. On Sept. 1, a new Texas law went into effect punishing cities that cut police budgets. Then in November, Austin voters rejected a ballot proposition that sought to add hundreds of officers to Austin’s police force.
Join The Texas Tribune for a live, in-person conversation on public safety, police reform and funding in Austin. Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith will sit down with Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon.
Join The Texas Tribune at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches in Austin for a live, in-person conversation with Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon. Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith will moderate a conversation on public safety, police reform and funding in Austin.
Can’t make it? You can view the recording on demand starting Friday, Dec. 10, at texastribune.org/events.
The Texas Tribune’s Batch O’ Politics live event series features in-depth discussions with prominent elected officials and newsmakers moderated by journalists from The Texas Tribune.
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