AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state started an operation targeting homeless encampments in the city of Austin last week.

Since then, the state said it has: • Removed 48 encampments • Removed over 3,000 pounds of debris • Arrested 24 repeat felony offenders • Seized over 125 grams of narcotics

"Texans should not endure public safety risks from homeless encampments and individuals," said Abbott. “Weapons, needles, and other debris should not litter the streets of our community, and the State of Texas is taking action. I directed state agencies to address this risk and make Austin safer and cleaner for residents and visitors to live, travel, and conduct business.” • Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state agencies to begin clearing out homele

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