Texas AG sues Austin over out-of-state abortion travel

The Texas attorney general sued the city of Austin for allocating $400,000 in taxpayer funds to help local residents seek out-of-state abortions.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the lawsuit Friday, alleging the Reproductive Health Grant violates a state constitution gift clause that prevents the government from using public money for an individual's benefit.

The city's one-time grant, which was approved by the Austin City Council in August, seeks to provide financial support for airfare...