Yeah, theyve drank the Kool Aid and lots of Californians are moving there.Austin was progressive when I lived down there way back in 1993-1996. It's been a hub for artists and musicians for decades but politically it wasn't like CA. That is changing and fast, my son lives down there now.
Theyve banned plastic bags, and charge you per paper bag if you forgot your reusable. When I discovered it, I was talking to the cashier about it and she gave me sage advice. "Honey, if you dont like it, I suggest shopping anywhere the other side of that street over there. That's the city limit, and they dont have the rule over that way. I think its ridiculous."