Travis County, TX

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive updates from two housing organizations. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Update from the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC)
• Update from the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC)

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The Commissioners Court will vote on declaring a public health crisis regarding the opioid epidemic and discuss the 90th Regular Session legislative priorities. The body is also reviewing several multi-million dollar budget amendments and infrastructure contracts.

• Proposed $6,580,000 earmark for Arena roof, insulation, and HVAC repairs
• Mass Gathering Permit for PGA Tour Austin Championship at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
• Contract award of $769,447.70 to Texas Road LLC for Cow Creek Low Water Crossing
• Contract award of $435,596.00 to Patin Construction LLC for Rock Cliff Drive at Sheep Hollow Low Water Crossing
• Proposed $3,558,290.72 transfer for employee and retirees' health claims

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The Commissioners Court will vote on several high-value construction and cleanup contracts, including a project for the Balcones Canyonland Preserve. The body is also addressing November 2026 election preparations and various interlocal agreements for trail construction.

• Contract award of $39,998,995.00 to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. for BCP Visitor Center Building Remodel, Landscaping, and Trails
• Budget request for $14,812,247 from the Allocated Reserve for the BCP Wilson Parke Visitor Center Project
• Contract award of $313,975.00 to Friends of the Colorado River Foundation for countywide cleanup event services
• Proposed mass gathering permit for the Stranger Than Presents: Black Coffee Event at 701 Dalton Ln
• Interlocal Agreements with the City of Austin for trail construction in Precinct Four and the Onion Creek Greenway

• Second Amendment to a Joint Access Easement for Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc. — null
• Budget Amendment for BCP Wilson Parke Visitor Center Project — null
  $14.8M
• Contract award for BCP Visitor Center Building Remodel, Landscaping, and Trails — null
  $4.0M
• Countywide cleanup event services — null
  $313,975
• Mass gathering permit for Stranger Than Presents: Black Coffee Event — null
  701 Dalton Ln, Austin, Texas 78742
• Urban Empowerment Zone I, LLC request for consent to First Amendment to Development Services Agreement — null

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The Travis County Commissioners Court meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 700 Lavaca Street in Austin for a voting session. The Court will hold public hearings and vote on permits for large events, budget transfers, contracts, and several proclamations. It will also receive briefings and may take action in Executive Session on security, housing, and real property matters.

• Public hearing and action on a mass gathering and outdoor music festival permit for the Seismic 9.0 Dance Event, November 13-15, 2026, at 8509 Burleson Rd, Austin
• Budget transfer of $5,650,000 from the Capital Acquisition Resources Reserve for landfill legal expenses and remediation efforts
• Budget transfer of $660,974 to fund the FY 2027 interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for emergency medical services totaling $19,545,937
• Contract modification with Garver, LLC for $408,701.59 for Low Water Crossing Improvements in the Big Sandy Creek Watershed
• Setting public hearings for mass gathering permits for the PGA Tour Austin Championship (November 9-15, 2026) and the Stranger Than Presents: Black Coffee Event (October 30, 2026)

The Commissioners Court approved mass gathering and outdoor music festival permits for the Seismic 9.0 Dance Event. The Court also appointed two members to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board and approved a retail lease for November 2026 election voting sites.

• Approved mass gathering and outdoor music festival permits for Seismic 9.0 Dance Event (Unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Adler to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Raquel Valdez Sanchez to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board (Unanimous)
• Approved retail lease agreement for Early Voting and Election Day for November 3, 2026 elections (Unanimous)
• Approved $408,701.59 contract modification for Big Sandy Creek Watershed low water crossing improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $101,500.00 contract modification for sign language interpreter services (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for National 4-H Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and National Night Out (Unanimous)
• Approved $5.65M transfer from CAR Reserve for landfill legal expenses and remediation (Unanimous)

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The Court will consider and take action on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and various budget amendments. The meeting also includes public hearings for the proposed budget and records management funds.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
• Approval of the Travis County Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
• Contract for roofing at Herman Marion Sweatt Courthouse for $1,184,702.00
• Contract for Lift AV3 Rotary Wing Helmets for $183,800.80
• Modification to Contract with Guidehouse, Inc. for $382,347.00

The Commissioners Court approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, with Commissioner Morales abstaining from voting on line items related to SAFE Alliance. The court also extended the outdoor burning ban in unincorporated areas through November 27, 2026, and renamed Southeast Metropolitan Park to Margaret J. Gómez Southeast Metro Park.

• Approved FY2027 budget (4-1, one abstention)
• Extended outdoor burning ban through Nov 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Renamed Southeast Metropolitan Park to Margaret J. Gómez Southeast Metro Park (unanimous)
• Approved Northeast District Plan boundary and existing conditions report (unanimous)
• Approved four license agreements for Nov 3, 2026 election polling sites (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Written Plan for Records Management Preservation Fund (unanimous)

Elected Officials Salary Grievance

The Travis County Elected Officials Salary Grievance Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments and take action on salary grievance appeals filed by 11 elected officials, including the County Clerk, Sheriff, and County Attorney. The committee will decide whether to adjust their salaries for 2026.

• Grievance appeals from County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado, District Clerk Velva Price, County Attorney Delia Garza, Sheriff Sally Hernandez, Tax Assessor-Collector Celia Israel, County Treasurer Dolores Ortega Carter, and Justices of the Peace for Precincts 1-5

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The Travis County Commissioners Court is holding a voting session with a lengthy agenda covering budget amendments, contract modifications, grant awards, and various administrative items. Key actions include approving remaining Fiscal Year 2027 budget issues and budget rules, as well as multiple contract modifications and grant agreements. The agenda also includes several public hearings and routine approvals.

• Approve Modification No. 10 to Contract No. 4400004276 with Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS) for $4,243,801.00 for Management of Assigned Counsel
• Approve Modification No. 14 to Contract No. 4400003950 with CAPDS for $1,486,908.00 for Forensic Review Project
• Set public hearing for Seismic 9.0 Dance Event permits on Nov 13-15, 2026 at 8509 Burleson Rd
• Approve budget amendments including $1,615,777 transfer from Catastrophic Loss Reserve for actuarial liabilities
• Approve lease agreement with Westlake Bible Church for Sheriff's Drone Unit training at no cost

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a consent motion covering 39 agenda items, including budget amendments, contract modifications, and election-related agreements. The court also unanimously approved a motion to execute two lien holder consents for a drainage easement related to the Urban Empowerment Zone I supportive housing project. No action was taken on several items, including outdoor burning and appointments to the Children's Protective Services Board.

• Approved consent agenda with 39 items (unanimous)
• Approved lien holder consents for drainage easement at Urban Empowerment Zone I (unanimous)
• No action on outdoor burning and emergency response item
• No action on Children's Protective Services Board appointments
• No action on Felony Mental Health Diversion Court declaration
• No action on missing equipment removal from SAP Asset Inventory
• No action on Public Defender's Office coffee station and snack pantry
• No action on security briefing in executive session

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a voting session on September 15, 2026, to set the Fiscal Year 2027 tax rates for Travis County and Central Health, approve a $587,365 allocation for free spay and neuter services, and consider multiple contracts, budget amendments, and fee changes. The agenda also includes public hearings on the tax rate and a mass gathering permit for the Eli Brown Event, as well as several contract awards for road and park projects.

• Set Travis County and Central Health tax rates for FY2027 (items 16-17)
• Approve $587,365 for free spay/neuter services (item 11)
• Approve $12.1M Motorola Solutions contract for two-way radios (item 30)
• Approve $6.1M roadway recycling contract with Lone Star Paving (item 29)
• Approve $1.32M roadway condition survey contract (item 26)

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the FY2027 tax rate, setting the total ad valorem rate at 38.6210 cents per $100 valuation, a 2.1% increase. It also approved the Central Health tax rate of $0.132863 per $100 valuation (12.6% increase) and the Central Health FY2027 budget. A mass gathering permit for the Eli Brown Event was approved, and numerous contracts and grants were approved via consent agenda.

• Adopted FY2027 total ad valorem tax rate of 38.6210 cents per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Central Health tax rate of $0.132863 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved Central Health FY2027 budget (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for Eli Brown Event, Sept 25-27 at 8509 Burleson Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $6.1M roadway recycling contract to Asphalt Inc. (consent)
• Approved $12.1M Motorola Solutions lease-purchase for two-way radios (consent)
• Approved $1.32M roadway condition survey contract to Applied Research Associates (consent)
• Approved $3.84M Arkansas Bend Park group building contract to Synergy Commercial Construction (consent)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a budget mark-up session for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda contains a single item to consider and take action on the budget. This is a working session where the court will review and adjust the proposed budget.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Mark-Up

Elected Officials Salary Grievance

The Salary Grievance Committee will hold a public hearing to receive comments and take action regarding an appeal of an elected official's salary.

• Public hearing on grievance appeal of elected official salary

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The Travis County Commissioners Court is holding a budget mark-up session for Fiscal Year 2027. The only agenda item is to consider and take action on the budget, meaning they will discuss and potentially adjust proposed spending. Public comment is allowed on this item.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Mark-Up

The Court established the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget as a baseline and approved several specific funding allocations for health, legal, and community services. The Court also approved the FY 2027 compensation plan and authorized the posting of new positions. One item regarding debt-funded capital projects was postponed.

• Approved FY 2027 Preliminary Budget as baseline (Unanimous)
• Approved Security Reserve Allocation (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 Compensation package and plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 ongoing funding for Planet SAFE (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $2M total funding for Travis County Transformation Project over two years (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,422,089 one-time funding for CAPDS Panel Attorney Incentive Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 total for African American Youth Harvest Foundation Trauma Recovery Center (Unanimous)
• Postponed rebudgeting of Debt Funded Year 2026 Capital Projects into FY 2027

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The Travis County Commissioners Court is holding a voting session with several action items, including interviewing candidates for Director of Emergency Management, approving contracts and budget amendments, and discussing road closures and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes routine items like approving claims and investing county funds.

• Interview candidates for Director of Emergency Management
• Approve Subaward modification No. 3 to Contract No. 4400007239 with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission
• Approve $77,500 budget for Tree Mitigation Fees in General Fund
• Approve $55,000 from Capital Acquisition Resources savings for 700 Lavaca Press Briefing Room Project
• Temporary detour and traffic restriction on Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road from Sept 16, 2026 to Mar 14, 2027

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a consent motion covering 13 items, including payments, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements. It also unanimously approved an agricultural lease amendment on parks/open space and a temporary traffic detour on Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road. No action was taken on outdoor burning, disaster response, or grant applications. The court discussed the Director of Emergency Management interview in executive session.

• Approved consent motion covering items 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (unanimous)
• Approved agricultural lease amendment on parks/open space (unanimous)
• Approved temporary traffic detour on Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road (unanimous)
• Discussed Director of Emergency Management interview in executive session
• No action on outdoor burning or disaster response
• No action on grant applications

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The Commissioners Court will address various administrative and fiscal matters, including 2027 employee compensation and retirement contributions. The agenda includes planning for the November 2026 elections and reviewing several interlocal agreements and contract modifications.

• Traffic detour and restrictions on Old San Antonio Road and Puryear Road from Sept 16, 2026, to Feb 21, 2027
• Contract award to AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. for $558,237.00 for SB3 project planning
• Contract modification to SAP Public Services for $45,248.95 for software maintenance
• Interlocal Agreement with Texas State Library and Archives Commission not to exceed $400,000.00
• Public hearing for Eli Brown Event Mass Gathering Permit at 8509 Burleson Road

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a 3% salary increase for elected officials for FY 2027 and directed staff to develop a compensation plan for county employees based on Option 2 with a $96 longevity pay adjustment. The court also approved a consent agenda covering numerous contracts, grants, and budget items, and authorized a proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month.

• Approved 3% salary increase for elected officials for FY 2027 (unanimous)
• Directed HRMD and PBO to work on Option 2 for FY2027 employee compensation with $96 longevity pay (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Medical Mission at Home (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved sole source contract for STAR Flight helicopter parts (unanimous)
• Approved total plat cancellation for Paleface Ranch Section 2B (unanimous)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $515,000 settlement in the federal lawsuit Philip Nadeau et al. v. Travis County, Texas, and authorized the risk manager to execute settlement documents. The court also unanimously approved a resolution expressing concerns about drinking water quality for the Austin Colony Subdivision, and accepted an offer to purchase approximately 3.46 acres for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan. A large consent motion covering numerous contracts, budget amendments, and routine items was approved unanimously.

• Approved $515,000 settlement in Nadeau v. Travis County (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on drinking water quality for Austin Colony Subdivision (unanimous)
• Accepted offer to purchase 3.46 acres for Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering 30+ items including contracts, budget amendments, and personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 budget mark-up worksheet and set submission deadline (unanimous)
• Approved creation of 1.0 SPW Executive Director for Family Justice Center (unanimous)
• Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program award agreement (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to initiate legal action regarding 2026 Election (unanimous)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session with two items: appointing a member to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors and receiving a quarterly briefing from Central Health on budget actuals, performance review implementation, and a draft FY2027 budget proposal. The appointment may be discussed in executive session.

• Appointment to Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors
• Central Health quarterly briefing on budget actuals
• Central Health performance review recommendations implementation
• Draft FY2027 budget proposal from Central Health

The Travis County Commissioners Court held a special voting session on August 20, 2026. The only substantive action was unanimous approval of interview questions for an appointment to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors, considered in executive session. The court also received a quarterly briefing from Central Health on budget actuals, performance review recommendations, and a draft FY 2027 budget, which was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved interview questions for Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board appointment (unanimous)
• Received quarterly briefing from Central Health on budget and FY 2027 draft (discussed)

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The Commissioners Court is holding a budget hearing to discuss the FY 2027 Travis County Preliminary Budget. Presentations and discussions are scheduled with several departments, including Community Supervision and Corrections, Health & Human Services, Facilities Management, District Attorney, and the Public Defender's Office.

• Discussion of budget for Community Supervision and Corrections
• Health & Human Services budget presentation
• District Attorney budget presentation
• Axon technology and operations budget for Sheriff and Constable offices
• Public Defender's Office budget presentation

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The Commissioners Court will hold a budget hearing to receive public comments and discuss the proposed FY 2027 preliminary budget. Presentations and discussions are scheduled for eight departments and offices, including Community Supervision, Health & Human Services, the District Attorney, and the Public Defender's Office. The meeting may go into executive session for legal, security, or IT security matters.

• Public comment period on the FY 2027 preliminary budget
• Budget discussions for Community Supervision and Corrections
• Budget discussions for Health & Human Services
• Budget discussions for District Attorney's Office
• Budget discussions for Axon (technology/operations for Sheriff and Constables)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a voting session on August 11, 2026, covering a wide range of administrative, financial, and policy items. Key actions include approving a $3.9 million contract for SAP system migration, multiple budget amendments, interlocal agreements for emergency services and transit, and setting the proposed tax rate for 2027. The agenda also includes several executive session items on security, property acquisitions, and legal matters.

• Approve contract award for SAP System Migration to S/4HANA with Phoenix Business, Inc. for $3,931,410
• Budget amendments include $1.3M for facilities maintenance, $1.12M for election startup costs, and $3.93M for SAP migration
• Interlocal agreement for automatic EMS aid with Williamson County, Austin, Georgetown, ESDs 1 and 2
• Approve text of notice of 2027 proposed tax rate for Travis County
• Approve license agreements for four early voting and election day polling sites for November 2026 election

The Commissioners Court approved a unanimous outdoor burning prohibition effective until September 29, 2026, and approved a $3,931,410 contract for SAP system migration to S/4HANA with Phoenix Business Consulting. A large consent motion covering 25 items, including budget amendments, interlocal agreements, and election-related licenses, was approved unanimously. The court also approved a non-binding letter of intent for a potential property acquisition in North Austin and authorized negotiations for land needed for Juniper Trail improvements.

• Approved outdoor burning prohibition until September 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,931,410 SAP migration contract with Phoenix Business Consulting (consent)
• Approved consent motion covering 25 items including budget amendments and interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Prairie View A&M University's 150th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kristy Quigley to ESD Board #8 (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for proposed FY2027 elected official salary changes (unanimous)
• Approved non-binding letter of intent for property acquisition in North Austin (unanimous)
• Authorized TNR to negotiate for 5 parcels for Juniper Trail improvements (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss emergency response measures and outdoor burning in unincorporated areas. The body is also deciding on several HUD-funded housing plans and interlocal agreements for youth employment and urban county requalification.

• Contract award of $1,150,654.00 to Packsaddle Management, L.L.C. for Ledgestone Terrace at Pen Creek Tributary Drainage Improvements
• Budget request to establish $1,311,528 for property sale revenue and tree mitigation
• Transfer of $1,802,289 to cover indigent criminal defense fees for Community Legal Services
• Public hearing on September 1, 2026, for Total Plat Cancellation of Paleface Ranch Section 2B
• Approval of the CDBG/HOME PY26 Action Plan and substantial amendments to the PY24-28 Consolidated Plan

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $14,832,579 automatic budget adjustment for Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) to fund low-water crossing projects, on-call emergency contracts, flood-response equipment, dam and bridge inventory and risk assessments. The court also approved a consent motion covering 24 items, including contracts, grants, and personnel actions. Two appointments to the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board were approved. In executive session, the court accepted offers for land and easements needed for River Fern Court improvements and approved the sale of excess right-of-way on Hergotz and Edwin Lanes.

• Approved $14,832,579 budget adjustment for TNR flood and emergency projects (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering 24 items including contracts, grants, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Appointed Alexandra Lewis to Austin Travis County Food Policy Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Wadsworth to Austin Travis County Food Policy Board (unanimous)
• Accepted offers for land and easements for River Fern Court infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 8.2333 acres of excess right-of-way on Hergotz and Edwin Lanes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,150,654 contract for Ledgestone Terrace drainage improvements to Packsaddle Management (consent)
• Approved $1,802,289 transfer to Community Legal Services for indigent criminal defense (consent)

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The Commissioners Court will decide on several budget amendments, including a large transfer for employee health claims and HVAC repairs. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a waste facility variance and assessments for the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District.

• Proposed $13,703,879 transfer from Allocated Reserve for employee and retiree health claims
• Proposed $1,250,000 for HVAC replacement and repairs at the Exposition Center Arena
• Public hearing for NEXWASTE LLC variance request for a facility at 9110 S. U.S. 183 Hwy
• Contract award of $1,187,513.77 to Rodriguez Transportation Group, Inc. for Pyramid/O’Reilly Roadway Improvements
• Proposed assessments and liens for Improvement Areas #1A and #1B of the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District

The Commissioners Court approved service and assessment plans for the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District and authorized a 15% increase to all Transportation & Natural Resources development review fees. The Court also approved the sale of approximately 7.8982 acres of excess right-of-way land in Precinct 4.

• Approved 15% increase to all Transportation & Natural Resources development review fees (Unanimous)
• Approved service and assessment plans and assessment rolls for Lagos Reserve PID Improvement Areas #1A and #1B (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of approximately 7.8982 acres of excess unused right-of-way land in Precinct 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.25M for HVAC replacement and repairs at Exposition Center Arena - Skyline Club (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Miller & Chevalier as outside counsel for the District Attorney, not to exceed $60,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 budget hearings (Unanimous)
• Approved reduction of public comments to 2 minutes (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to obtain additional mitigation and neighbor communication info from NexWaste LLC (Unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive updates on two legal programs. The body will hear reports from the Community Legal Services Department and on Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA).

• Quarterly update from Community Legal Services Department
• Update on Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA)

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Travis County Commissioners Court will consider a $600,000 interlocal agreement with the City of Pflugerville to fund ambulance transport services. The agenda also includes budget amendments, contract approvals, and public hearings on emergency response and housing.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Pflugerville for $600,000 in ambulance transport services
• Budget amendment to reallocate $54,000 for Travis County Correctional Complex flooring repairs
• Contract with United Way for Greater Austin for $681,992 for Small Business Grant Program
• Contract with CyrusOne, LLC for $1,486,196.40 for data center lease space
• Interlocal agreement with City of Manor for Old Kimbro Road improvements

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $600,000 interlocal agreement with the City of Pflugerville for ambulance transport and advanced life support emergency medical services, using Travis County ESD #2 as the exclusive provider. The court also approved a consent motion covering numerous routine items, including contracts, budget amendments, and grant-related actions. A proclamation recognizing Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week was approved, and Sonal Patel was appointed to the Animal Advisory Commission. Several items were discussed or received no action, including updates on the Raising Travis County Implementation Plan and legal briefings in executive session.

• Approved $600K interlocal agreement with City of Pflugerville for EMS services (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering 24 items including contracts, budget amendments, and grants (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (unanimous)
• Appointed Sonal Patel to Animal Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved item 4.b on emergency response and disaster preparedness (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Advisory Commission interview questions (unanimous)
• Discussed Raising Travis County Implementation Plan and early childhood education studies
• Discussed legal briefing on Senate Bill 2038 and property release petitions

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The Court will hold public hearings on the 2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan and assessments for the Turner’s Crossing Public Improvement District. Members will also consider budget transfers, including $2.55 million for Balcones Canyonlands Preservation Fund projects.

• Proposed $2,550,000 transfer for Balcones Canyonlands property acquisition and maintenance barn construction
• Public hearing on draft Travis County CDBG/HOME Program Year 2026 Action Plan
• Proposed assessments for Improvement Area #4 of the Turner’s Crossing Public Improvement District
• Contract for Northpointe Decision Tree Software in the amount of $109,280.00
• Change Order No. 9 for the County Clerk Expansion Project in the amount of $421,999.64

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $1,207,850.93 transfer from project savings to El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, along with a separate $601,431.38 transfer from Local Fiscal Recovery Fund savings. The court also approved an 8% increase in Travis County Health Plan contributions with plan design changes for FY2027, and a consent motion covering numerous routine items including contracts, budget amendments, and personnel actions. Several items were discussed without action, including the Dog's Head development and the Medical Examiner's annual report.

• Approved $1,207,850.93 transfer to El Buen Samaritano (unanimous)
• Approved $601,431.38 LFRF transfer to El Buen Samaritano (unanimous)
• Approved 8% health plan contribution increase with design changes (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering 20+ items (unanimous)
• Approved Lagos Reserve PID assessment plan and hearing notice (unanimous)
• Approved Turner's Crossing PID Improvement Area #4 assessments (unanimous)
• Approved recognition agreement for 308 Guadalupe ground lease (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on White Rocks Entertainment TCEQ permit concerns (unanimous)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will consider approving budget amendments totaling over $20,000, including funds for the Texas Gas Service 'Share the Warmth' program and a venue tax analysis. The Court will also vote on several contracts, including a $2 million consulting agreement for wildlife services and a $70,500 parks plan update. Additionally, the Court will address a construction agreement for the Lund Road Farms development and a financing agreement for the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District.

• Approve $2,048,982.00 contract for USFWS wildlife services
• Approve $70,500.00 contract for Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan
• Authorize $25,000 from reserve for venue tax analysis
• Approve construction agreement for Lund Road Farms traffic mitigation
• Approve financing agreement for Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District

The Court approved a resolution for a financing agreement regarding the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District. Most other agenda items, including various contracts and budget amendments, were added to the consent motion and approved unanimously.

• Approved Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District financing agreement (5-0)
• Approved Summer Learning Week proclamation (5-0)
• Approved consent motion containing multiple administrative and contract items (5-0)
• Discussed Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Popular Annual Financial Report
• Determined no action was necessary regarding outdoor burning or natural disaster response
• Determined no action was necessary regarding Mobile Loaves & Fishes budget revision

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a series of financial and operational items, including contract modifications, budget allocations, and public improvement district actions. Items include approvals of contract changes for road, sports complex, and fire safety projects, as well as a resolution for the Turner’s Crossing Public Improvement District and a public hearing notice. The Court will also receive financial reports, consider emergency services matters, and discuss funding for health and human services programs.

• Approve Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 4400004306 with RPS Infrastructure, Inc., $366,754.90 for Thaxton Road Extension
• Approve Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 4400007733 with Halff Associates, Inc., $150,853.00 for Bee Creek Sports Complex Phase II
• Approve Modification No. 6 to Contract No. 4400005591 with NFP Corporate Services (TX), LLC, $213,950.00 for benefits consultant services
• Approve contract award for fire extinguishers & sprinkler systems, IFB No. 180-CM, $286,020.00 to MLN Fire Protection Company
• Consider resolution for Turner’s Crossing Public Improvement District, including cost determination and notice of a public hearing on July 14, 2026

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $850,000 in opioid abatement funding for six social contracts, settled three lawsuits (including a $57,000 claim and a $111,950 settlement), and hired Dr. Cherice Fanno Burdeen as IJPA County Executive. A large consent motion covering dozens of routine items was also approved unanimously.

• Approved $850,000 for six opioid abatement contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $57,000 settlement for Shelby Uhach claim (unanimous)
• Approved $111,950 settlement in Carcamo v. Travis County (unanimous)
• Approved $92,500 settlement in McGee v. Travis County (unanimous)
• Hired Dr. Cherice Fanno Burdeen as IJPA County Executive (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering 30+ items (unanimous)
• Approved modification of FY2024 Community Project Funding grant from construction to real estate acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved $213,950 modification for benefits consultant services (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will meet to receive comments from County employees and retirees. The discussion focuses on compensation and benefits.

• Comments from County employees and retirees regarding compensation and benefits

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The Commissioners Court will discuss the 2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan and amendments to the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan. The body will also consider actions regarding outdoor burning and the response to the July 2025 Severe Weather and Flooding Disaster.

• Request to transfer $100,000 for District Attorney's Office court costs
• Lease for 1,183 square feet at 4110 Guadalupe Street (Austin State Hospital Campus)
• Contract No. 4400008804 with The American National Red Cross for CPR Training Services
• Public hearings to vacate utility easements at Travis Landing No.2 Phase 1 and Apache Shores Section 2
• Request to increase FY 2027 Preliminary Budget by $12,471 for a Business Office Manager position

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an order continuing the County Judge's disaster declaration regarding the New World Screwworm, issued June 12, 2026. The court also approved two public utility easement vacations and a consent motion covering numerous items, including budget transfers, grants, and a lease. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed or taken into executive session without further action.

• Approved order continuing disaster declaration for New World Screwworm (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of public utility easement at Lots 10 & 10A, Travis Landing No.2 Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of public utility easement at Lots 1055 & 1056, Apache Shores Section 2 (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering items 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.a-b, 11-16, 19, 20 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 14, 2026 on easement vacation for Lots 408 & 873, Apache Shores Section 2 (consent)
• Discussed New World Screwworm briefing; no action taken
• Executive session on budget amendments; no further action taken
• Executive session on security and personnel; no action necessary or discussed

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special voting session to interview finalists and take action on hiring the County Executive for Innovative Justice and Program Analysis (IJPA).

• Hiring of the County Executive for Innovative Justice and Program Analysis (IJPA)

The Court held a special voting session to consider the hiring of a County Executive for Innovative Justice and Program Analysis. The item included discussion regarding candidate interviews, but no final action was taken.

• Hiring of IJPA County Executive discussed