Scores of state highway troopers, usually found on roadways across Texas in their distinctive cowboy hats and black-and-white patrol vehicles, have descended on Austin, the state capital.
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The City of Austin on Wednesday announced the suspension of its partnership with Texas DPS, sparking an outcry from opponents who said the move would make the city less safe.