"The implications of this facility extend far beyond the boundaries of Texas. It's going to impact the entire world," Gov. Greg Abbott said. Samsung has promised the $17 billion factory will create 1,800 local jobs.
Williamson County commissioners on Tuesday approved hiring lawyers to explore legal options, including filing a lawsuit, to prevent the city of Austin from using a hotel to house homeless people.
Last week, the Austin City Council approved spending $9.5 million to buy the Candlewood Suites at 10811 Pecan Park Blvd., an area of Austin that is in Williamson County.
Commissioners had asked the Austin City Council last week to delay its decision to buy the hotel for six months because they had only recently learned of the project.
By a unanimous vote, the Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved exploring legal actions against Austin over the hotel purchase.