Advise the city council and the Travis County Commissioners Court on compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823 (Animal Shelters); advise council on animal welfare policies and on budget priorities identified by the Commission and the community, except on issues related to the administration of the Animal Services Division; promote collaboration between the City and interested parties relating to animal welfare in the city; identify proactive, creative approaches to engage and facilitate communication within animal welfare community; and foster and assist the development of animal welfare programs in the community. Section 2-1-102 of the City Code.
Meetings
- Second Monday of every month, unless otherwise specified
- 6 p.m., unless otherwise specified
- City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, unless otherwise specified
- See Agenda to confirm meeting details
Meeting Documents:
View Agendas, Approved Minutes and Supporting Documents
2025 Meeting Schedule:
- January 13, 2025
- February 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- April 14, 2025
- May 12, 2025
- June 9, 2025
- July 14, 2025
- August 11, 2025
- September 8, 2025
- October 13, 2025
- November 10, 2025
- December 8, 2025
Staff
- Eric Anderson, Office of the City Clerk, 512-974-2562, eric.anderson@austintexas.gov
- Don Bland, Office of Animal Services, 512-978-0521
By-laws
Annual Reports