In 1977, Austin debated how far fair housing protections should go. This KPRC-TV news segment covers the Austin City Council’s narrow passage of a fair housing ordinance prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, student status, and disability—while explicitly excluding protections for sexual orientation and unmarried couples. The 4–3 votes revealed deep divisions within a city often described as progressive, and the decision drew sharp criticism from members of th