Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ElCycB9Te8O Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Texas homeless struggle as public camping is criminalized [Pc9eihHF1lY] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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: sfZvMykAYQ8 vjQ2enCrIHQ vh1zdG2w8lX MEEAy5P0OXW wiBRYFG8plX u6HAnX5wTRG
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: sfZvMykAYQ8 vjQ2enCrIHQ vh1zdG2w8lX MEEAy5P0OXW wiBRYFG8plX u6HAnX5wTRG