Post by les on May 23, 2023 12:56:04 GMT
May 23, 2023
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the unique financing model Austin established for Project Connect is likely illegal under state law, a position that could greatly hamper the city’s efforts to build a transformational light rail system that voters approved more than two years ago.
Paxton’s opinion, issued Saturday in connection to state legislation that seeks to undo the $7 billion transit investment, says Austin made “mistakes” in creating the fund and “misstatements to the voters” in the November 2020 election."
Ken Paxton raises legal concerns on Austin's financial model for Project Connect
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the unique financing model Austin established for Project Connect is likely illegal under state law, a position that could greatly hamper the city’s efforts to build a transformational light rail system that voters approved more than two years ago.
Paxton’s opinion, issued Saturday in connection to state legislation that seeks to undo the $7 billion transit investment, says Austin made “mistakes” in creating the fund and “misstatements to the voters” in the November 2020 election."
Ken Paxton raises legal concerns on Austin's financial model for Project Connect