Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=4L5vgASpPeI Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Texas homeless struggle as public camping is criminalized [IgBNyoKWECA] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Amid a housing affordability crisis, cities across the U.S. have been struggling with their unsheltered populations. Two years ago, Austin, Texas, decriminalized activities related to homelessness. But this year, citizens voted to re-criminalize them — as the state banned public camping. For our "Searching for Justice" series, Stephanie Sy reports on what these efforts mean for the unhoused. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: tU9wKLg6GVm nn5Vzs5ZgFY KHDEto1jcWT LylaSzYKoMr zMPK4ymb1n0
Amid a housing affordability crisis, cities across the U.S. have been struggling with their unsheltered populations. Two years ago, Austin, Texas, decriminalized activities related to homelessness. But this year, citizens voted to re-criminalize them — as the state banned public camping. For our "Searching for Justice" series, Stephanie Sy reports on what these efforts mean for the unhoused. Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: Find more from PBS NewsHour at Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Follow us: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Subscribe: PBS NewsHour podcasts: Newsletters: tU9wKLg6GVm nn5Vzs5ZgFY KHDEto1jcWT LylaSzYKoMr zMPK4ymb1n0