[b0sk]

I can see that, however the issue is Texas state laws apply to Austin. So you aren't exactly shielded.for example : In Texas, abortions are now banned as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. Known as SB 8, the new law represents the nation’s most restrictive ban on the procedure currently in effect. According to a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist national poll, Texas’ law is unpopular across the political spectrum. (https://khn.org/news/article/texas-abortion-law-rape-incest-...)

(disclaimer: this only applies to people who consider this a bug and not a feature)

[refurb]

I get it, but wouldn't things like Asia hate crimes, unchecked shoplifting and corruption in city hall have a bigger impact on someone's life than an abortion law that will likely get struck down?

[yumraj]

I think you’re confusing between Silicon Valley and SF city. They are not the same thing.

[dnautics]

yeah that's the biggest one of the things that I think is holding back Austin. But I don't actually know. I vehemently dislike the law, but in the context of claim in the OP, this could be attractive to a certain type of tech person that wouldn't otherwise be in california. Who knows.