The public can participate in an Austin City Council meeting in two ways: through general public communication or by speaking on specific agenda items.
See answers to frequently asked questions that property owners or residents may have about how to petition the City of Austin under Senate Bill 2038 (SB 2038) to request that their property be released from the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
The City of Austin recognizes the people, programs, and events that make Austin unique by issuing proclamations and other recognitions. Learn how to request a proclamation.
Requests for a street name change can be made by a City Council member or a property owner with property on the street. Learn more about the process of changing a street name.
Do you need accommodations to participate in programs, services, or activities offered by the City of Austin? You can request them directly from the City department or from the Office of Civil Rights.
Verify the employment of a current or former City of Austin employee by email, fax, or phone.
You can search public records held by the Office of the City Clerk. These include council-approved records, municipal election documents, and municipal utility district documents.
Search water quality protection publications from 1974 to the present.
Bring your valued voice to the table about a number of topics and initiatives. Participate in City government online or in person, and find ways to give your input!
In compliance with State Local Government Code Chapter 176, vendors and local government officers doing business with the City of Austin must file required forms with the City Clerk's office when a relevant conflict exists.