Travis County, Texas

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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

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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

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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 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 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

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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

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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

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Travis County Commissioners Court will consider budget amendments, including a $498,505 transfer for STAR Flight aircraft inspections and a $630,216 transfer for vehicle repairs. The court will also vote on raising property tax exemptions and approve various contracts.

• Increase Over-65 and Disabled Exemptions to $145,269
• Transfer $498,505 for STAR Flight aircraft inspections
• Transfer $630,216 for vehicle repairs
• Approve $192,160 security electronics contract
• Approve $80,000 communications consulting contract

The Court approved multiple proclamations for Juneteenth, Pride Month, and Gun Violence Awareness Month. Additionally, the Court appointed Jason Denny to the Sobering Center Board of Directors.

• Approved proclamation honoring Sgt. Horace Perry Williams (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth/Texas Emancipation Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Gun Violence Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Pride Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved interview questions for Sobering Center Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Denny to the Sobering Center Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved interviews for Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Approved interviews for Animal Advisory Commission (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will vote on a series of items, including proclamations, budget adjustments, and numerous contract awards. Key decisions involve approving contracts for road and infrastructure work, such as the Slaughter Lane East Median Improvement and Pace Bend Park well installation. The Court will also consider budget allocations for health services, child‑care scholarships, and emergency‑services measures.

• Approve $164,191.76 contract for Slaughter Lane East Median Improvement (Kimley‑Horn and Associates)
• Approve $148,170.90 contract for Pace Bend Park Well Installation (Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc.)
• Approve $184,435.00 contract for generator preventative maintenance with JPEC Services, LLC
• Approve $122,000 contract for 700 Lavaca Generator Replacement MEP (IMEG Consultants Corp.)
• Approve $500,000 contract for third‑party review of county development and transportation permit applications (SE3, LLC)

The Commissioners Court delegated signing authority to County Judge Andy Brown and approved a large set of consent items covering many agenda topics. A proclamation honoring Commissioner Margaret Gómez was also passed. Several major contracts and budget amendments were approved, including a $500,000 consulting award for a third‑party review of development and transportation permit applications.

• Approved delegation of signing authority to County Judge for absent Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved consent items 2,4,5,6,7,9.a-b,14,15.a-h,18‑21.a-b,22‑27,28‑32,36‑37,39 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Commissioner Margaret Gómez (unanimous)
• Added to consent – $500,000 contract for third‑party review of County development/transportation permit applications (SE3, LLC)
• Added to consent – $184,435 contract for generator preventative maintenance with JPEC Services, LLC
• Added to consent – $164,191.76 contract for Slaughter Lane East Median Improvement (Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc.)
• Added to consent – budget amendments and transfers covering multiple HHS, Sheriff’s Office, Facilities Management, and other department requests
• Added to consent – $148,170.90 contract for Pace Bend Park well installation (Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc.)

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The Commissioners Court will consider budget amendments totaling over $1.2 million, including funds for opioid abatement, juvenile probation, and courthouse security. The body will also vote on tax-exempt financing for affordable housing projects and approve several contracts.

• Authorize budget transfers totaling $1.24 million for opioid abatement and other programs
• Approve $1.1 million for juvenile probation regionalization reimbursement
• Approve $220,340 for courthouse door security enhancements
• Consider tax-exempt financing for Tapestry Easton Park and Cameron Road Apartments
• Approve $200,000 contract for security operations center software

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The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive a briefing on diversion related efforts in Travis County.

• Briefing on diversion related efforts in Travis County

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The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive briefings on public health and housing programs. The body will review reports from Central Health, the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation, and the Housing Authority of Travis County.

• Quarterly briefing from Central Health including 2025 Annual Report and Budget Actuals to Date
• Spring 2026 update from the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation of Travis County
• Spring 2026 update from the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC)
• Status update on the HOME Investment Partnership Program

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This voting session includes public hearings on a utility easement vacation and a temporary road closure on Jesse Bohls Road. The Court will consider $5.86M in emergency reserve funds for July 2025 flood recovery, a $4.17M contract with United Way, and an eminent domain resolution to acquire 26.75 acres for parkland. Other items include reappointments to emergency services boards, a proclamation for National Police Week, and a license agreement for a polling site.

• Public hearings: vacating utility easement in Highland Club Village (Precinct 3) and temporary detour on Jesse Bohls Road through May 2027
• Request for $5,861,896 from Emergency Reserve for July 2025 flood response
• Contract No. 4400008691 with United Way for Greater Austin for $4,170,693 for Raising Travis County Transforming ATX
• Eminent domain to acquire ±26.75 acres on Blake Manor Rd (Strategic Parkland 2023 Bond Parcel 6) from BDR Blake Manor Road, LLC
• Approve using space at 700 Lavaca St for a polling site for May 26, 2026 Joint Primary Election Runoff

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a signature motion delegating signing authority to the County Judge and a consent motion covering numerous agenda items. Public hearings were opened and closed for a utility easement request and a temporary road detour. The Court reappointed members to the Emergency Services District board, appointed a new civil service commissioner, and ratified a $4,170,693 United Way contract.

• Approved Signature Motion delegating signing authority to County Judge (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Motion covering items 4,8,9,13‑15,16‑23,25,27,28 (unanimous)
• Approved opening of public hearing on vacating utility easement at Highland Club Village (unanimous)
• Approved opening of public hearing on temporary detour of Jesse Bohls Road (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of April Griffin to ESD Board No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Mike Howe, Randy Reese, and Robert Turner to ESD Board No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Janet Bray to the Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Approved United Way contract ratification for $4,170,693 (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will decide on contracts totaling over $22 million for after-school and summer programs under Raising Travis County, and a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Ichor Systems, Inc. for a Foreign Trade Zone site. Other actions include budget amendments, grant applications, a public hearing for Tapestry at Easton Park Apartments, and designation of polling places for the May 26 runoff election.

• PILOT agreement and Foreign Trade Zone activation for Ichor Systems, Inc. (Item 14)
• Raising Travis County Out of School Time contracts totaling $22,741,000 with multiple organizations (Item 20)
• Budget amendments including $730,000 from Allocated Reserve for Pflugerville ISD afterschool programs (Item 12D)
• Public hearing set for May 19 on Tapestry at Easton Park Apartments for tax-exempt bond financing (Item 13)
• Designation of early voting and election day polling places for May 26 Joint Primary Runoff Election (Items 26-28)

The Commissioners Court delegated signing authority to County Judge Andy Brown for absent commissioners and approved a large consent agenda. It adopted two proclamations, an interlocal agreement with Pflugerville ISD, and ratified ten contracts totaling over $20 million for the Raising Travis County Out of School Time program. Additional procurement items, including a printing services contract and a $101,505 access‑control purchase, were also approved.

• Delegated authority to County Judge to sign documents for absent commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 3,7,9.a‑g,i,10,11,12.a‑e,13‑19,21‑29 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Employee Recognition Day and 164th Cinco de Mayo anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement No. 4600001211 with Pflugerville ISD for after‑school and summer care (unanimous)
• Approved contracts A‑K for Raising Travis County Out of School Time program, total over $20 million (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Printing Services (IFB No. 191‑CM) to DES Financial Services, Inc. (added to consent)
• Approved purchase order of $101,505 for Millennium Patented Access Control System units (added to consent)
• Approved Modification No. 5 to Contract No. 4400007017 with Athens Insurance Services for $490,579 (added to consent)

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The Commissioners Court is deciding on the sale of Certificates of Obligation and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds. The body will also review a mass gathering permit for an event on Burleson Road and various interlocal agreements with school districts.

• Proposed sale of Certificates of Obligation not to exceed $138,875,000
• Proposed sale of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds not to exceed $164,205,000
• Mass Gathering Permit for Sammy Virji Event at 8509 Burleson Road
• Purchase Order with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. for $76,197.00
• Budget request for Court Clerk I Special Project Worker estimated at $50,732

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a signature‑delegation motion, several proclamations, a mass‑gathering permit for the Sammy Virji Event, and the appointment of Mitchell Jones to the Emergency Services District No. 2 board. The court also approved the issuance of Travis County Certificates of Obligation and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds totaling $303,080,000. All other items were either added to consent items or required no action.

• Approved signature delegation to County Judge (unanimous)
• Approved consent items 6,10,12,13,14.a,c,15,16,17,18.a-b,21‑41 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Day (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Austin‑Travis County Food Plan award (unanimous)
• Approved mass‑gathering permit for Sammy Virji Event (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mitchell Jones to ESD 2 board (unanimous)
• Approved bond issuance authorizing up to $138,875,000 and $164,205,000 (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved proclamation for Early Childhood Educators Day (unanimous)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will consider budget amendments totaling over $1.3 million, including funds for food, staff hiring, and equipment. The court will also approve a $528,201 road project and a $1.28 million CT scanner.

• Authorize $528,201 for road signalization at Rowe Lane and Commons Parkway
• Approve $1.28 million contract for forensic CT scanner
• Authorize $948,065 for 10 Corrections Officer FTEs
• Approve $111,293 for Medical Examiner CT scanner and morgue flooring
• Set public hearing for May 12, 2026, regarding Jesse Bohls Road detour

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proclamation for Air Quality Awareness Week, National Fair Housing Month, After‑school Professionals Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the 2026 Climate Action Plan update. It also approved a $528,201.05 contract to install signalization at Rowe Lane and Commons Parkway/Treyburn Lane. All listed consent items were approved without dissent.

• Approved Air Quality Awareness Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National Fair Housing Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved After‑school Professionals Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Climate Action Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved $528,201.05 signalization contract for Rowe Lane intersection (added to consent)
• Approved termination of Bluebeam agreement (added to consent)
• Approved modification of Vigilant License Plate Reader contract (added to consent)

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This is a work session with two briefing items only: federal grants for opioid abatement and substance use disorder, and expiring adult behavioral health investments funded by the county and managed by Integral Care. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the court will receive information for future action.

• Briefing on Travis County Federal Grants focused on opioid abatement and substance use disorder
• Briefing on expiring Adult Behavioral Health Investments with Integral Care funded by Travis County

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a series of items, including several proclamations, budget adjustments, and contract modifications. A major decision is the approval of a $1,168,068 purchase order for a control‑room upgrade at the Travis County Jail and Correctional Complex. The Court will also consider a public hearing request for a mass‑gathering permit at 8509 Burleson Road and a multi‑family housing project at 9001 Hill Lane.

• Approve Purchase Order 4100262822 for jail control‑room upgrade ($1,168,068) – Ford Audio Video Systems, LLC
• Set public hearing for Mass Gathering Permit for event at 8509 Burleson Road on May 9 2026
• Authorize multi‑family development Perch Manor Downs at 9001 Hill Lane
• Approve $725,567.85 modification to water‑treatment contract with Garratt Callahan Company
• Transfer $252,579 to Fire Code Fund for Fire Marshal’s Office relocation

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a multi‑family development called Perch Manor Downs at 9001 Hill Lane, sponsored by the County Housing Authority. The court also unanimously approved proclamations recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, Harvest Family Life Ministries, Wild Basin Day, Arab American Heritage Month, and Counseling Awareness Month. A large set of consent items covering contracts, budget allocations, and other administrative matters were added to the consent agenda and approved without dissent.

• Approved Perch Manor Downs multifamily development (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Harvest Family Life Ministries (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Wild Basin Day (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Arab American Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Counseling Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Added Consent Items 7,9,14.a‑c,15,16.a‑e,17‑26,28‑35,37 to consent (unanimous)
• Approved Modification No. 1 to Contract 4400008163 with Garratt Callahan Company ($725,567.85) (added to consent)

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The Commissioners Court is deciding on election logistics, including polling sites and early voting hours for the May 2, 2026, local election. The body is also considering several budget amendments, traffic mitigation agreements for new developments, and a $250,000 contract modification for legal services.

• Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 4400008351 with American Gateways for $250,000 for legal services
• Traffic mitigation agreements for Alta Blue Goose and Braker Valley developments in Precinct One
• Designation of polling places and early voting hours for the May 2, 2026 Local Election
• License agreement for Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors to use space at 1700 Guadalupe Street
• Budget request for $17,954 to fund a temporary Administrative Assistant position from May 4 to September 30, 2026

The Commissioners Court unanimously lifted the county's outdoor burn ban. It also voted 4-0 to withhold 9% of grant funds for 2020‑2022 performance years, with one commissioner abstaining. Several items were approved by unanimous consent, including budget allocations and contract modifications.

• Approved multiple consent items (items 1,4,5.a-d,7,8,9.a,10,11,12,13,15,16,a-d,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24.a-d) unanimously
• Lifted the outdoor burn ban unanimously
• Accepted Colorado River Project proposals for 2025‑2026 (4-0, Margaret Gómez abstained)
• Withheld 9% of grant funds for 2020‑2022 performance years (4-0, Margaret Gómez abstained)
• Approved $250,000 contract modification with American Gateways for legal services (added to consent)
• Approved $2,145 addition to Afterschool Youth Enrichment Fund (added to consent)
• Approved $17,954 temporary administrative assistant position (added to consent)
• Approved $25,265 use of Employee Health Fund for 2026 RENEW Wellbeing Fair (added to consent)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a $400,000 request for critical security equipment and several budget amendments moving millions of dollars between funds. It will also approve contract modifications for road projects and allocate $175,000 of opioid abatement funds to recovery housing. Additional items include the creation of the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District and various proclamations and personnel actions.

• $400,000 request from the Office of Security and Protection for critical security equipment (Capital Acquisition Resources reserve)
• $800,000 transfer from the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Fund to Transportation & Natural Resources for consulting services, with $1,050,000 reimbursement from the City of Austin
• Approval of Modification No. 5 to Contract No. 4400004642 with LJA Engineering, Inc., for Pearce Lane widening ($265,097.85)
• Approval of Modification No. 6 to Contract No. 4400004529 with BGE, Inc., for South Pleasant Valley Road ($694,203.12)
• Approval of $175,000 investment of Opioid Abatement funds in Recovery Housing

The court unanimously approved the consent agenda items and several proclamations. A public hearing on the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District was opened and then closed unanimously. The court also unanimously approved the creation of the Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District and an update to county space standards. No action was taken on outdoor burning and on a Justice of the Peace security enhancement request.

• Consent agenda items 4, 8, 9.a-b, 10, 11, 13, 14.a-b, d-f, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.a-d, 22.a, 24, 25, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 and 37 approved (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District opened (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District closed (unanimous)
• Proclamation recognizing 20th Anniversary of the Urban Music and Cultural Festival approved (unanimous)
• Proclamation congratulating six members of Austin's Troop No. 9 on Eagle Scout rank approved (unanimous)
• Creation of Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District approved (unanimous)
• Update to Space Standards for county offices approved (unanimous)
• No action taken on outdoor burning in unincorporated Travis County (no action necessary)

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The Commissioners Court will consider public comments and vote on issuing a mass gathering permit for the Mayan Warrior event at 8509 Burleson Rd on April 4, 2026. It will also hear comments on utility easement vacations, community development grant plans, and several budget requests and appointments. Additional items include approvals of proclamations, resolutions, and intergovernmental grant agreements.

• Mass gathering permit for Mayan Warrior event, 8509 Burleson Rd, April 4, 2026
• Vacate public utility easements on Lot 685 and Lots 475 & 476 in Apache Shores subdivision
• Budget requests: $4,358 for County Clerk team building, $65,500 for three mini‑excavators, $250,000 for Exposition Center repairs, $146,292 transfer for counseling services
• Appointment of Travis Lundgren to ESD No. 13 Board (Mar 2026–Dec 2027)
• Approval of data‑share agreement with Evident Change

The Commissioners Court unanimously delegated signing authority to County Judge Andy Brown for absent members. It approved a large group of consent items and extended the county outdoor burn ban to April 28, 2026. The Court also approved a mass‑gathering permit for the Mayan Warrior event on April 4, 2026, and adopted a proclamation recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

• Delegated signing authority to County Judge Andy Brown for absent commissioners (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Consent Items 6,7,8,11,12.a‑c,13‑37,39,41.a,43‑49.a‑b (unanimous 4‑0)
• Extended the current outdoor burn ban until April 28, 2026 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved mass‑gathering permit for Mayan Warrior event, April 4, 2026, 8509 Burleson Rd (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous 4‑0)

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The Commissioners Court will consider several proclamations, budget adjustments, and contract approvals. Key items include public comment on a mass gathering permit, appointments to emergency and transportation boards, and the approval of revenue bonds to finance the Payton Gin Apartments. The Court will also vote on budget requests, a license agreement for a trailway project, and a waiver of fire‑marshal fees for a park event.

• Approve issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Payton Gin Apartments (Commissioner Shea)
• Set public hearing for Mayan Warrior Event mass gathering permit at 8509 Burleson Road
• Approve contract award to Heritage Tree Care LLC for Native Plant Exchange Program services
• Approve license agreement with CapMetro for trailway construction in Gilleland Creek Greenway
• Consider budget requests: $5,240.86 for Warmth Program, $430,695 for data center replacement, $192,088 for tax infrastructure, $168,520 for Juvenile Probation security gate

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a set of consent items and several proclamations. It opened and closed a public hearing on multifamily housing revenue bonds and then unanimously approved the issuance of those bonds to finance Payton Gin Apartments. Additional items were added to consent, and no action was taken on outdoor burning and disaster‑response proposals.

• Approved multiple consent items (6,8,9,10.a-c,11‑17.a-c,19‑23,25‑31) – unanimous
• Opened public hearing on multifamily housing revenue bonds – unanimous
• Closed public hearing on multifamily housing revenue bonds – unanimous
• Approved proclamations for Dell Children’s hospice, Dream Wealth Day, Blanca Romero, and Gideon Day – unanimous
• Approved issuance of revenue bonds to finance Payton Gin Apartments – unanimous
• Set public hearing for Mayan Warrior Event mass‑gathering permit – added to consent
• Appointed Al Mays to Emergency Services District No.12 board – added to consent
• No action taken on outdoor burning and disaster‑response measures – no action necessary

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items including public comments on a mass‑gathering permit, approvals of proclamations and auditor payments, and several budget amendments and transfers totaling millions of dollars. A major agenda item is the update to the debt model and issuance of $138,875,000 in Certificates of Obligation for fiscal years 2026‑28. The Court will also act on contracts, personnel matters, and infrastructure dedications.

• Approve issuance of $138,875,000 in Certificates of Obligation and update debt model (Item 17)
• Transfer $7,384,035 from the Allocated Reserve of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Special Revenue Fund for property purchase (Item 14B)
• Transfer $1,000,000 from the Emergency Reserve for future unplanned emergencies (Item 14H)
• Modify Contract No. 4400004924 with Fibertown DC, LLC for a monthly amount of $28,048.00 (Item 20)
• Approve mass gathering permit for Luck Reunion event at 1100 Bee Creek Road, Spicewood (Item 7)

The Commissioners Court delegated signing authority to County Judge Andy Brown and approved a large set of consent items. It approved a proclamation recognizing March as Professional Social Work Month and authorized the Luck Reunion mass gathering permit. Several budget transfer requests and related financial actions were added to the consent agenda. The Court also approved intergovernmental grant projects and specific debt‑issuance actions.

• Delegated signing authority to County Judge (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Items 5,8,9,10,11.a,12,13,14.a-i,16,18,19,20,21.a,22,24,25,26.a-b,27.a-b,29 (unanimous)
• Approved mass gathering permit for Luck Reunion event (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing March as Professional Social Work Month (unanimous)
• Added multiple budget transfer requests to consent (unanimous)
• Approved items 17.a, b, c, e, f regarding debt issuance (unanimous)
• Approved list of intergovernmental grant projects (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims by County Treasurer (added to consent)

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The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session to determine budget guidelines and compensation changes for Fiscal Year 2027. The body will also review recruitment for County Executive, Technology, and Operation roles.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Guidelines
• Compensation Committee recommendations for FY 2027 compensation changes
• Compensation Project for Fiscal Year 2027
• Review of candidates for County Executive, Technology and Operation Recruitment
• Update on the Travis County Employee Health Care Fund (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025)

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Guidelines, with a correction to a scrivener’s error on page 17. The Court also unanimously approved methodology guidelines for reviewing the labor market. The remaining agenda items were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved labor market methodology guidelines (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will vote on multiple items related to the WildHorse Ranch Public Improvement District, including adopting amended assessment plans, authorizing funding and landowner agreements, and recognizing a bond issuance request. Other agenda items include a public hearing for a mass gathering permit, budget amendment requests, and several contract approvals and modifications.

• Approve amended assessment plan and levy assessments for Improvement Area #1 Tract C-4, Tract C-13, and Improvement Area #3 of WildHorse Ranch PID
• Authorize Funding Agreement and Acquisition and Reimbursement Agreement for the same WildHorse Ranch areas
• Recognize bond issuance request for PID bonds to fund improvements in WildHorse Ranch
• Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 4400008341 with Jay‑Reese Contractors, Inc. for $135,755.13 for Big Sandy Bridge repairs
• Approve Modification No. 7 to Contract 4400007280 with Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. for $2,091,527.00 for insurance broker services

The court extended the outdoor burn ban until March 17, 2026 and unanimously approved an interlocal emergency medical services agreement with the City of Austin for October 1 2025 through September 30 2026. It also approved a proclamation for Black History Month, a proclamation for the Skillpoint Alliance Chili Cook-Off, and a United Way subaward payment. All consent items listed on the agenda were approved unanimously.

• Extended outdoor burn ban until March 17, 2026 (unanimous: Travillion, Shea, Gómez)
• Approved interlocal EMS agreement (Oct 1 2025–Sept 30 2026) (unanimous: Travillion, Shea, Gómez)
• Approved proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Skillpoint Alliance Chili Cook-Off (unanimous)
• Approved United Way subaward payment (unanimous: Travillion, Shea, Gómez)
• Approved consent items 4,5,6,8,10,14.b‑c,15,16,18,19.a‑i,20,24‑27,28‑33,34‑35,36.a‑b,37‑39,42‑43,45‑51 (unanimous)
• Added public hearing for Mass Gathering Permit (Luck Reunion) to consent (unanimous)
• Added budget requests and transfers (including $440,300 for ADA transition plan) to consent (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will hold a special voting session to receive briefings and take action on 2026 annual work plans. The plans under review are from the Emergency Services and Transportation & Natural Resources departments.

• 2026 annual work plan for Emergency Services
• 2026 annual work plan for Transportation & Natural Resources

The Commissioners Court heard briefings on the 2026 annual work plans for Emergency Services and Transportation & Natural Resources. The items were discussed but no formal action, vote, or approval was recorded.

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The Commissioners Court will vote on a $5,046,004 budget transfer to support childcare and out‑of‑school programs through an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin. Other agenda items include public input on Community Development Block Grant action plans, approval of several proclamations, and consideration of contracts and easements. The Court will also review supplemental tax‑exempt bond financing for the Belmont Apartments project and adopt assessment changes for the Longview 71 Public Improvement District.

• Approve $5,046,004 transfer to fund childcare and out‑of‑school time improvements (Item 19E).
• Consider supplemental tax‑exempt (TEFRA) bond financing for the Belmont Apartments project (Item 13).
• Adopt amended assessment plan and levy assessments for Improvement Area #2 of the Longview 71 Public Improvement District (Item 20A).
• Award Commercial Driving License training contracts to Simple CDL LLC (Contract No. 4400008584) and Reverse Training LLC (Contract No. 4400008585) (Item 22).
• Waive Section 33.019 to contract with Dr. Jacqueline Van Wormer for professional consulting services (Item 23).

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 30‑day outdoor‑burn ban in unincorporated Travis County starting Feb 10, 2026. It also unanimously approved supplemental tax‑exempt bond financing for the Belmont Apartments project. A large group of consent items (including items 8, 9, 12, 14.a‑b, 15, 18, 19.a‑d, f, 21‑25, 27‑29, 32) were approved unanimously, and several proclamations honoring retirees and health awareness were adopted.

• Approved consent items 8,9,12,14.a-b,15,18,19.a-d,f,21,22,23,24.a,25,27,28,29,32 (unanimous)
• Implemented a 30‑day burn ban in unincorporated Travis County (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental TEFRA bond financing for Belmont Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Lucy Oglesby’s retirement (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Maggie De La Cruz’s retirement (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation designating Feb 7‑14, 2026 as Adult Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearings on CDBG action plan amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized Travis County Facilities Corp. to grant a perpetual electric utility easement (added to consent)

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Travis County Commissioners Court will consider budget amendments for housing, emergency services, and the WildHorse Ranch Public Improvement District. The body will also approve contracts for food banks, habitat restoration, and greenway projects, and set polling places for the March 3, 2026, primary election.

• Authorize $984,463 for five Special Project Worker Deputy Fire Marshal II positions
• Approve $48,250.50 for Onion Creek Greenway III Improvements
• Approve $218,800 contract with Sustainable Food Center
• Approve $73,772.81 for County Clerk Expansion Project
• Approve $287,433.81 for Onion Creek Greenway II Improvements

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a series of consent items covering many agenda points, delegated signing authority to the County Judge, and adopted several contracts and agreements. It renewed the interlocal agreement with Emergency Services District #2 and approved a collaboration with Integral Care for a Mobile Behavioral Health Van. The court also approved a comment letter to the LCRA on its 2032 Water Management Plan and authorized a temporary traffic detour on Sassman Road.

• Approved Signature Motion delegating signing authority to County Judge (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Items 1,4,6.a-d,9,10.a-e,11.a-e,12-15,16.a-d,17,18.a,19,20,22,24,25,27-31 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Emergency Services District #2 (unanimous)
• Approved collaboration agreement with Integral Care for Mobile Behavioral Health Van (added to consent)
• Approved comment letter to LCRA on 2032 Water Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Modification No. 6 to Contract No. 4400002425 with Klotz Associates ($287,433.81) for Onion Creek Greenway II (added to consent)
• Approved contract award to Heritage Tree Care LLC for habitat restoration services (added to consent)
• Approved temporary detour and traffic restriction on Sassman Road (added to consent)

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The Commissioners Court will vote on several interlocal agreements and construction contracts that address traffic mitigation for proposed developments in Precinct One and Precinct Four. Items include agreements with Century Land Holdings II, GRBK Edgewood, UPD Howard SW Land, and Austin Surf Club Venture. The Court will also approve a relocation of barricades on Creedmoor Road and receive a briefing on the 2025 Surface Water Quality Program.

• Approve traffic‑mitigation agreement with Century Land Holdings II, LLC and GRBK Edgewood LLC for the Braker Valley development (Precinct One)
• Approve First Amendment to construction agreement with UPD Howard SW Land LLC and SLATE HOWARD for United Properties SW development (Precinct One)
• Approve amended and restated condominium construction agreement with Austin Surf Club Venture, LP for Austin Surf Ranch development (Precinct Four)
• Approve relocation of existing barricades on Creedmoor Road
• Receive briefing on the 2025 Surface Water Quality Program Report

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a large group of consent items and opened then closed a public hearing on a temporary detour of Sassman Road. It also unanimously approved proclamations honoring the Seedling Foundation and the Austin Board of Realtors. The Court added several items to consent, including the reappointment of ESD No.13 members, extensions of interlocal agreements, and budget transfers. Finally, it approved contract awards for auto body repair services and a $508,403 modification to an architect contract.

• Approved Consent Items 5,8,9,10,11,12,15.a,17,18,19.a-f,20.a-b,21.a-c,22,23.a-b,24,25,26,27,29,30,31,34,35,36,37 – unanimous
• Opened public hearing on Sassman Road temporary detour – unanimous
• Closed public hearing on Sassman Road temporary detour – unanimous
• Approved proclamation supporting Seedling Foundation and Mentoring Month – unanimous
• Approved proclamation honoring Austin Board of Realtors – unanimous
• Approved nomination of Jonathan Rocha and Cole Wilson to Travis Central Appraisal District Board – unanimous
• Approved contract award for Auto Body Repair Services to Leif Johnson Collision Center and Austin Mac Haik Ford Lincoln – added to consent
• Approved Modification No. 9 to contract with Robert Jackson & Michael McElhaney Architects, $508,403 – added to consent

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a range of items including a $135,563 special project worker for emergency management, several budget amendments and transfers, and a $127,750 contract for life‑skills training services. It will also adopt resolutions and proclamations, set a public hearing for the Longview 71 Public Improvement District, and approve early‑voting site designations for the March 3, 2026 primary election. Additional items include approvals for socioeconomic surveys and surplus property sales.

• Approve Contract No. 4400008444 with Youth and Family Alliance dba LifeWorks for $127,750.00 for Life Skills Training Services
• Approve hiring of a Chief Emergency Management Coordinator Special Project Worker at an estimated cost of $135,563
• Transfer $52,922 from the Capital Acquisition Resources Reserve to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for medical x‑ray equipment replacement
• Create a new budget line of $14,619.69 in Fund 2034 for Health and Human Services related to the Texas Gas Service – Share the Warmth program
• Approve preliminary amended service and assessment plan for Longview 71 Public Improvement District and set a public hearing for February 10, 2026

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a large group of consent items, including budget adjustments and contract exemptions. It also approved resolutions honoring Debbie Laudermilk and Bob Kafka. Five license agreements for early‑voting and Election‑Day polling sites were added to the consent agenda, and a bond for County Treasurer Dolores Ortega‑Carter was approved. No action was taken on outdoor burning concerns or socioeconomic surveys for Apache Shores and River Ridge neighborhoods.

• Approved Consent Items 3,5,6,7.a‑b,8.a‑e,11‑21 unanimously (ayes: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez)
• Approved resolution honoring Debbie Laudermilk (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Bob Kafka (unanimous)
• Approved five early‑voting site license agreements (added to consent)
• Approved bond for County Treasurer Dolores Ortega‑Carter (added to consent)
• Approved exemption contract No. 4400008444 with Youth and Family Alliance dba LifeWorks for $127,750 (added to consent)
• Declared surplus property for public auction (items 13 and 14, added to consent)
• No action taken on outdoor burning issue and socioeconomic surveys for Apache Shores and River Ridge neighborhoods

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The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session to address a grievance hearing appeal and personnel matters. The body will consider the appointment and duties of the Travis County Executive for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis.

• Appeal in Zone v. TNR 09.2025 Grievance Hearing process
• Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, and duties of the Travis County Executive for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis

The court voted to uphold the department's employment decision, with a 4‑0 vote. County Judge Andy Brown announced the matter would be handled in executive session. The second agenda item on the Travis County Executive for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis was discussed in executive session but no action was taken.

• Uphold department employment decision (4-0)

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on several proclamations, emergency‑services actions, and amendments to CDBG housing programs. It will also consider supplemental bond financing for Lakeway and Manchester Apartments and approve multiple contract awards, including a $243,538 structural repair contract for the Executive Office Building parking garage. Additional items include budget transfers, grant agreements, and a security briefing in executive session.

• Approve $243,538 contract for Executive Office Building Parking Garage Structural Repairs (Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc.)
• Approve $51,982 contract for Collier East Topographic Survey (MWM DesignGroup Inc.)
• Approve $157,255.57 contract for Quinland Park Road Left Turn Lane engineering services (Kimley‑Horn and Associates, Inc.)
• Declare used equipment surplus and authorize trade‑in for new equipment under Texas Local Government Code §263.152(a)(2)
• Approve supplemental TEFRA bond financing requests for Lakeway Apartments and Manchester Apartments projects

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The Travis County Commissioners Court will receive public comments on several utility easement vacating requests and a total plat cancellation. It will consider emergency‑services actions, including an MOU with TDEM and a request to develop a request for proposals to replace three STAR Flight helicopters. The Court will also act on multiple contract modifications, budget amendments, and grant applications.

• Public hearing comments on vacating utility easements for Lots 1370 & 1371 and Lots 13 & 14 in Apache Shores (items 1‑2)
• Approve MOU with Texas Division of Emergency Management for TEMAT staff participation (item 6)
• Direct Emergency Services to work with Purchasing on an RFP to replace three STAR Flight helicopters (item 7)
• Approve Modification No. 16 to Contract No. 4400006801 with Ambassador Services LLC for janitorial services, $173,502.24 (item 23)
• Approve contract award for Southeast Metropolitan Maintenance Barn design to Pape‑Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC, $498,887.08 (item 24)