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Once you cross the Travis County line, it starts smelling different. And you know what that fragrance is? Freedom. It's the smell of freedom that does not exist in Austin, Texas.

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, who criticizes the city's liberal policies -- which are frequently at odds with the state -- for being government overreach. He called a special session in which lawmakers will consider bills that would limit municipalities' power.

Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, who criticizes the city's liberal policies -- which are frequently at odds with the state -- for being government overreach. He called a special session in which lawmakers will consider bills that would limit municipalities' power.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.