On Monday, Travis County District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum released her official ruling in Acuña v. City of Austin, finding that City Council violated prior court orders and state law when it approved three major zoning ordinances in 2022. The court also found that one ordinance challenged by plaintiffs is still valid because of a state law preventing challenges of municipal ordinances after three years.
Although the attorney for the plaintiffs, Doug Becker, had suggested the judge would penalize the city for violating the previous ruling, Monday's order makes no reference to penalties - a victory for the city. However, Becker is still seeking $150,000 in attorneys' fees and costs. The judge will consider that request at a future hearing.
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