Austin kills construction ban after Governor Abbott's order

By Daniel Salazar
April 2nd 2020

This ends more than a week of uncertainty around whether commercial and residential construction can continue in Austin during the coronavirus pandemic — and it's another example of the state overriding city regulations. The city will continue to monitor sites to "ensure that social distancing and recommended hygiene practices are being observed."
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