Austin's Election Surprise: Judge Says 'Not Today, Charter Changes!'

Breaking: Liberals Melt Down as Judge Pumps Brakes on Austin's Charades

In a hilarious turn of events, a Travis County judge has thrown a wrench into Austin's leftist agenda by temporarily halting 13 local charter amendments from sneaking onto the Nov. 5 ballot. Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle dropped the hammer, siding with the good guys at Save Our Springs Alliance, who called out the city for playing fast and loose with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

The temporary restraining order expires Sept. 5, with a full court hearing set for Aug. 29. Buckle up, folks!

The alliance, represented by attorney Bill Aleshire, argued that the city packed all the amendments into one agenda item, stifling public debate and notice. DeSeta Lyttle agreed, saying the city "did not provide adequate notice" and that plaintiffs would "likely suffer irreparable injury" if the amendments slid onto the ballot.

"The judge said everything that needs to be said," Aleshire told the American-Statesman, landing a solid right hook on the city's jaw.

In a classic liberal move, Clark Richards, the city's attorney, whined that the order would "deprive citizens the right to vote" on the amendments. Boohoo! Maybe the city should've played by the rules, Clark.

The proposed amendments include raising recall election signature thresholds and giving the City Council more power (because that's what we need, right?).

Stay tuned for more hilarity as this circus unfolds!

Full lawsuit details here. Mark your calendars, folks!