The New Texan
Central Texas EditionTuesday, May 19, 2026

City Hall Watch

Every Austin City Council meeting, explained. You don't have to read the agenda. We do.

Latest digest · GAVEL TALK

DUPLEX DOWN: AUSTIN TRIES AGAIN TO MAKE MISSING MIDDLE MATTER

A zoning-heavy May agenda takes another swing at infill housing, locks in a decade of natural gas, and puts the City Manager on notice.

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MAY 19

Tuesday

Committee

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MAY 19

Tuesday

Work Session

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MAY 20

Wednesday

Committee

Agenda pending

MAY 21

Thursday

Regular Meeting

Agenda posted · 82 items

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Mayor: Kirk Watson · "the former state senator now mayor, alternating between the Capitol and the dais since 1997"

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Vote records are populated as we extract them from city action notes and approved minutes. The city posts action notes within 24-48 hours of each Thursday meeting; full minutes (with per-member breakdowns) follow weeks later. Check back after Friday for the most recent meeting's outcomes.

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