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Austin City Hall: council meetings and agendas
Use the official meeting portal for the latest Austin City Council dates, agendas and supporting papers. Then follow the local decisions, budgets, zoning proposals and public services reported by Austin Gazette.
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Council agendasSee upcoming Austin City Council meetings, agendas and voting records.The official portal controls meeting times, agenda versions, public-comment instructions and any last-minute changes.
Before a council meeting
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Find the agenda item
Note the item number and open the staff report or supporting documents before commenting.
Check participation rules
Public-comment registration and speaking deadlines vary, so follow the current official instructions.
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Latest Austin City Hall news
Round Rock sets 42.3-cent maximum tax rate as proposed budget falls to $684.1m
The proposed ceiling would add about $8 a month to the city tax bill on a median taxable home, but City Council could still adopt a lower rate.
Round Rock Updates Downtown Zoning Rules After 15 Years of Planning
The city has revised mixed-use zoning districts to guide private development alongside nearly $200 million in public infrastructure investments since 2010.
Austin households face $285 annual rise after $6.6 billion city budget approved
The typical Austin tax-and-ratepayer is projected to pay $23.82 more each month under the city’s adopted 2026-27 budget.
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