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City staff recap wins and defeats from 89th Texas Legislature, highlight $50M cyber hub for Port San Antonio
Summary
City staff briefed council on outcomes from the 89th Texas Legislature, citing local appropriations for a Port San Antonio cybersecurity hub and parks plus bills that could limit municipal authority.
San Antonio’s government affairs team delivered a recap Thursday of the 89th Texas Legislature, outlining items that passed, local appropriations and bills that either failed or would limit municipal authority.
Sally Basurto, director of government affairs, told the council the Legislature adopted a two‑year spending plan and that the governor has until June 22 to sign or veto bills. Major appropriations that the city highlighted include $50 million for a cybersecurity hub at Port San Antonio, $40 million for defense community projects (including a $5 million award to the city) and hundreds of millions for mental…
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