Posted on 04/01/2021 6:10:41 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
Proclaiming "an end to a century's worth of frustration and a great day for the schoolchildren of Texas," Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law today (Thursday, April 1) Senate Bill 3236, authorizing the purchase of the entire city of Austin, excepting the Capitol Complex and University of Texas campus, by area Technoking Elon Musk, henceforth to also hold the title of "Iron Mayor."
The surprise offer by Musk encountered little resistance from members of the Texas Legislature, which quickly approved the measure by voice vote in both chambers, with only Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, D-Austin, and five Austin-based members of the Texas House indicating their opposition for the record. "I firmly believe that the people of Travis County and the state of Texas both deserve a better deal than the one offered by Elon Musk," said Eckhardt, dodging the movers sent by Patrick to box up her office and evict her from the Capitol before nightfall. "I know we will look back and regret this missed opportunity."
Other leaders expressed a more positive view, noting that Musk's move also frees Austinites from the often oppressive interventions of Abbott and the Texas Legislature. "Hey, we could certainly have done worse," said current Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison. "I mean, Elon Musk is fricking weird, but so is Greg Abbott! As long as he doesn't turn around and sell out to Amazon or Facebook, we could probably make this work."
(Excerpt) Read more at austinchronicle.com ...
Well, do you actually believe this? Why not?
Mike, Mike, Mike what day is it? That’s right, April 1st. :)
Please consider the date of all such stories.
He paid for it with spare bitcoin he had in his pocket.
Space Force Central?
There are Austinites who will believe this.
Best line of the satire referring to annoying Austin residents
“This bold action secures a bright future for our state while ridding us of our most annoying constituents.”– Gov. Greg Abbott at an April 1 signing ceremony passing ownership of the city of Austin to Technoking Elon Musk
Bringing Home a baby Bumblebee.
Abbott might possibly be “The Man”. Bwaahaaaa!
He’ll have passports from S. Africa, Canada, USA, and Texas.
Bkmk
I think he would be a great mayor.
He’d definitely keep Austin Weird, but in a good way.
Enough acid and the libs in Austin would believe anything.
Musk is becoming a big employer in Austin.
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