Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Austin’s Intergovernmental Relations Office is to ensure that the City’s interests in providing for its residents’ safety, health, and well-being are protected and enhanced through active involvement in the legislative process and strong intergovernmental relationships.

Vision

We want to be the most effective, trusted and best prepared organization interacting with other governments.

Recent News

June 27, 2017

• Attorneys spar over Texas immigration law in federal court (Texas Tribune)

June 15, 2017

• Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto choices show ‘disdain’ for Austin, lawmakers say (Austin American Statesman)

June 8, 2017

• How could Abbott’s 'war against cities' special session affect Austin? (Austin American Statesman)

June 7, 2017

• Abbott’s call for special session is ‘a war against cities’ (Austin American Statesman)

June 6, 2017

• City leaders, advocates criticize Abbott for special session agenda (Texas Tribune)

• Gov. Abbott calls special session on bathrooms, abortion, school finance (Texas Tribune)

May 25, 2017

• Austin asks judge to toss ‘sanctuary cities’ suit (Austin American Statesman)