Category: Central Texas Political Issues

The Texas legislature passed the “Death Star Bill” which does not allow local municipalities to preempt state law where the state already has...

As we have discussed previously, the City of Austin’s plans to expand the airport have been stalled by its fight with the airport...

The City of Austin has traditionally required developers to include a minimum number of off street parking when they build multifamily housing. Earlier...

The Austin Planning Commission put forth two proposals that could help affordability in Austin. Both compatibility waivers and the proposed town zoning category...

Austin has too many fellow residents that experience homelessness and need assistance. The Salvation Army announced the sudden closure of its downtown women’s...

In 2012, Austin switched from a open seating city council format to a 10-1 district plan with representatives from each of the ten...