The Travis County Commissioners Court meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. To help our readers stay informed, each week we offer a selection of interesting items from the voting session agenda. The entire agenda is available on the Travis County website. 7. Receive update on the following compensation issues for FY 2020: A. 2019 market […]
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Cap Metro to debut new ride-hailing service in Manor
On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved funding a new ride-hailing project in Manor run by Capital Metro. The service, called Pickup, aims to provide residents of Austin’s fastest-growing suburb an alternative to driving that is more reliable than existing bus service. While Pickup is modeled after Uber and Lyft, there are some […]
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Travis County contemplates small wins, big losses at Legislature
Every week while the state Legislature is in session, Travis County’s chief lobbyist, Deece Eckstein, briefs members of the Commissioners Court on the bills that might affect the county. In recent months, the weekly briefing has usually been bleak, but on Tuesday he began his presentation with a rare piece of good news. “The good […]
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Travis County offers free bus rides to jurors
In a city as car-dependent as Austin, you might think a free parking spot would be the least Travis County could offer people traveling downtown to perform jury service. And yet, the Travis County website makes clear that those performing that solemn civic duty are on their own: “If you are assigned to the Travis […]
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TipSheet: Travis County, 5.28.19
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. To help our readers stay informed, each week we offer a selection of interesting items from the voting session agenda. The entire agenda is available on the Travis County website. 8. Consider and take appropriate action on legislative matters, including: A. Update on legislative […]
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Travis County to establish first ‘strategic plan’
The Travis County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to begin formulating a long-range strategic plan to guide county policies and budgeting practices for years to come. The executives in charge of the county’s eight major departments have put in place strategic plans governing their own agencies, but this is the first time that the Commissioners Court […]
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New online tax protest system leads to fewer settlements, more appeals
The May 20 meeting of the Travis Central Appraisal District Board did not assuage former Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire’s concerns about TCAD’s new process for dealing with tax protests. Under the new system, the first step for property owners who want to protest their tax appraisals is no longer a face-to-face meeting with TCAD […]
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TipSheet: Travis County, 5.21.19
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. To help our readers stay informed, each week we offer a selection of interesting items from the voting session agenda. The entire agenda is available on the Travis County website. 7. Receive the Travis County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Popular Annual […]
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Many parents at risk of losing their children look to Travis County’s Office of Parental Representation
Low-income criminal defendants aren’t the only people Travis County is required to provide with legal representation. Parents at risk of losing custody of their children are also afforded assistance at no cost from the county Office of Parental Representation. OPR, which was established in 2009, represents parents who have had their children removed from the […]
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More than just a toll roads agency: CTRMA touts transit, bike and walking infrastructure
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s ability to build new toll roads may be temporarily stymied by opposition from state leaders, but the agency is keeping busy with major ongoing projects. While the great majority of its spending is on expanding roadway capacity for cars, CTRMA Executive Director Mike Heiligenstein emphasized the millions the agency […]
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Travis County leaders urge vigilance on flooding
Heavy rains over the past two weeks have not resulted in major residential flooding, but at least one death appears to be linked to flooding and government officials are urging residents to avoid certain waterways and to be on high alert for flooding if another storm hits. On May 8, one man was found dead […]
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TipSheet: Travis County, 5.14.19
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. To help our readers stay informed, each week we offer a selection of interesting items from the voting session agenda. The entire agenda is available on the Travis County website. 10. Consider and take appropriate action on legislative matters, including: A. Update on legislative […]