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Austin, TX

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The Austin City Council is the governing body of the City of Austin, Texas, composed of the Mayor and ten Council Members. Under the 10-1 system adopted by charter amendment, each Council Member is elected from a single geographic district while the Mayor is elected citywide. The Council adopts the city budget, ordinances, resolutions, and policies, holds public hearings, and appoints members to city boards and commissions; it also convenes as the board of certain affiliated corporations. Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at Austin City Hall and include opportunities for public communication and testimony on agenda items.
6 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated September 2026

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Approves proposed charter amendments for a November 3, 2026 special election, addressing redistricting, Council procedures, election and recall rules, appointments, financial practices, civil…

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governance (6)
policy (4)
tax (2)
housing (2)
budget (1)
community (1)
bond (1)
public hearing (1)
development (1)
zoning (1)

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Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission2
City Attorney2
Management Services1
ICRC1
City Auditor1
Texas Constitution1
Austin Housing Finance Corporation1
Housing1
Alter1
Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission1
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July 2026

Consent
City Council →

Approves proposed charter amendments for a November 3, 2026 special election, addressing redistricting, Council procedures, election and recall rules, appointments, financial practices, civil service, campaign finance, and tax-rate efficiency review.

Approve the following items for inclusion in a November 3, 2026, special charter amendment election: A) clarifying that the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is independent of Council cont

Public Hearing
City Council →

Conducts a public hearing on proposed charter amendments addressing redistricting, Council procedures, elections and recalls, appointments, financial practices, campaign finance, and an independent affordability and efficiency initiative before tax rate increases.

Conduct a public hearing on proposed charter amendments including: A) clarifying that the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is independent of Council control, allowing the ICRC to review C

Pre-Selected Item
City Council Work Session →

A resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for a November 2026 bond election with recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements; pulled from consent by Council Member Alter.

A resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories,

May 2026

Item From Council
City Council →

Ordinance establishing the Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission as a City Council advisory body, including its scope and membership criteria.

…American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission as an advisory body to City Council, and describe its scope and membership criteria. catie.powers@austintexas.gov

April 2026

Item From Council
City Council →

Directs the City Manager to notify the Community Development Commission of rezoning applications affecting properties with existing multifamily housing so it may recommend actions to City Council.

…that the Commission will have an opportunity to provide recommendations to City Council. catie.powers@austintexas.gov

March 2026

Ahfc Meeting
City Council →

The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to convene the Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors, then reconvene Council after the board meeting adjourns.

The Mayor will recess the City Council meeting to conduct a Board of Directors’ meeting of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Following the adjournment of the AHFC Board meeting, the City Council