Government & Education
Learn about the different levels of government in Austin — which, in addition to being the state capital, is the seat of Travis County — and the Austin Independent School District.
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The Legacy of Sweatt vs. Painter
The landmark Supreme Court case of Sweatt vs. Painter, which involved the University of Texas School of Law, left its mark on Austin and the larger struggle for civil rights.