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“Had the Supreme Court come to a different decision, say, had it adopted the reasoning that was kind of the dissenting opinions, then that would have had implications that affected current policy here in Texas and in San Antonio,” said Greg Slotnick, a clinical assistant professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law and board member of Close to Home San Antonio. “However, it did not. That was a 6-3 majority opinion.
Our officers have discretion on every call for service as to whether to cite someone for any misdemeanor violation. Furthermore, the San Antonio Police Department works closely with other City departments and nonprofit partners to provide resources to people experiencing homelessness, including connecting them with temporary and/or permanent supportive housing.