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Law

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20 mentions across 11 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.
11 eventsLast active Tracked since $36.8M city spending

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governance (14)
public safety (8)
budget (7)
contract (4)
utilities (4)
transportation (2)
policy (2)
community (1)
development (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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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
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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
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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

Executive Session
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Private legal consultation on SB 4 and local enforcement of state and federal immigration laws.

Discuss legal issues related to SB 4, passed during the 85th Texas Legislative Session, regarding enforcement by local governmental entities of state and federal immigration laws. (Private consultatio

Executive Session
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Private legal consultation regarding 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