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Law

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22 mentions across 13 events
The City of Austin Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City officers, departments, boards, and commissions. It also handles legal matters and represents the City in legal proceedings.
13 eventsLast active Tracked since $36.8M city spending

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governance (15)
budget (8)
public safety (8)
contract (4)
utilities (4)
policy (3)
transportation (3)
development (2)
community (1)
public hearing (1)

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Legislative threads where Law is mentioned

Case File 26-1874

Last: May 21, 2026·Site

Case File 26-1873

Last: May 19, 2026·Site

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Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, 4th Floor, Austin, TX 78701·Show on Google Maps ↗
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September 2026

Items Associated With Public Hearings
requester

Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020801-15 (the Circle C Save Our Springs settlement) to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment applying to approximately 246.389 acres near South Mopac Expressway and SH 45 (Tract 110), increasing residential and multifamily development density, modifying development and parkland regulations, and changing traffic control and access requirements including removing the requirement to build the South Bay Extension. The land is within the Barton Springs Zone and the item has no fiscal impact.

Approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 020801-15, which settled disputes regarding the applicability of the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance in the area known as Circle C, to authorize the City M

August 2026

Consent
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Approval of a settlement in the lawsuit Edit Harangozo and Eliza Avramova v. City of Austin, Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P. and Rush Truck Centers of Texas, Inc. (Cause No. D-1-GN-25-002980), with funding from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.

…980. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund. LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

May 2026

Consent
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Approve a settlement agreement for claims related to the Yogurt Shop criminal cases, funded through the Liability Reserve Fund and debt obligations. Claims may include those of Michael James Scott, Robert Springsteen, Forrest Welborn, and Maurice Pierce's estate and family.

…from the Liability Reserve Fund and through the issuance of debt obligations. LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

$35.0M
Executive Session
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Executive-session discussion of competitively sensitive Austin Energy generation operations and resources, along with potential real-estate transactions.

…e Government Code and Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code). LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

Executive Session
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Executive-session consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center.

…ate consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

Executive Session
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Executive-session consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center.

…ate consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

Consent
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Authorize an offer of judgment and payment if accepted in the federal case Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin.

…ustin (Case No. 1:25-cv-01210) (WDTX) and payment of the judgment if accepted. LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

Executive Session
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Private legal consultation concerning issues related to the Yogurt Shop criminal cases.

…ate consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

April 2026

Executive Session
requester

Executive-session discussion of legal issues in Cunningham et al. v. City of Austin et al. concerning the City's transportation user fee.

…ate consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code). LawAgenda@austintexas.gov

Executive Session
requester

Executive-session discussion of legal and real estate issues for acquiring approximately 0.282 acres of right-of-way by eminent domain for a public-safety communications tower.

…e Government Code and Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Government Code). LawAgenda@austintexas.gov