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Who controls Austin's schools when the state steps in? Join us Wednesday as education researchers, a former @teainfo official and a former @AustinISD trustee discuss what state intervention has meant elsewhere and what Austin families could face. RSVP 👇 insidetexasstatetakeovers.sp…
Is Austin getting its own DOGE?
@GregCasar and several Austin City Council members are pushing back against Proposition I, warning the proposed ballot measure has the potential to gut city departments.
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“Every time we go to the max tax rate and then put bonds on the ballot, we are asking a lot of people.”
Austin City Council Member @Marc4AustinD10 on the affordability pressures facing residents.
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🚨 Parents at Burnet & Webb middle schools met the threshold for petitions asking @teainfo to close their schools. The petitions must be verified by @AustinISD. Some parents say they felt pressured to sign or didn't understand what the petitions could mean austincurrent.org/2026/10/16…
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While TTPF is advocating to tighten how such bonds can be used, Adam Haynes of the Texas Conference of Urban Counties rebutted the idea: “The conservatives say, ‘Well, you can’t do a bond unless the voters approve it.' That’s just not the way government financing 101 works.”
@austintexasgov has borrowed $566 million since 2024 without voter approval.
Council members say the money is for purchasing and renovating city buildings, but the borrowing comes at a cost: millions in interest and added pressure on property tax bills.
austincurrent.org/2026/10/14…
@austintexasgov has borrowed $566 million since 2024 without voter approval.
Council members say the money is for purchasing and renovating city buildings, but the borrowing comes at a cost: millions in interest and added pressure on property tax bills.
austincurrent.org/2026/10/14…
Austin ISD is one of four school districts to undergo a financial review performed by the state comptroller’s office. The investigation will determine if funding complies with state laws and review how much is directed towards administrative efforts.
austincurrent.org/2026/10/06…
Burnet and Webb parents need signatures representing more than 50% of students by Oct. 15.
As of Friday:
Burnet: 11%
Webb: 2%
Now, the Austin Council of PTAs is joining the push to close the schools as @AustinISD faces state intervention.
austincurrent.org/2026/10/09…
@AustinISD is the only one of Austin’s five major taxing entities that lowered its property tax rate this fall. @austintexasgov, @TravisCountyTX , Central Health and ACC all raised theirs.
austincurrent.org/2026/10/05…
State Comptroller Don Huffines announced that AISD will undergo financial review ahead of next year’s legislative session.
“This review is an important step to ensure transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds,” Huffines said.
austincurrent.org/2026/10/06…
Austin’s property tax rates are rising, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your bill will. Falling home values combined with homestead exemptions could soften the impact for some homeowners.
Read Sam Stark’s breakdown:
austincurrent.org/2026/10/05…
Families at @AustinISD's Burnet & Webb face a wrenching choice: Ask the state to close their schools for a chance to shape what happens next or leave the decision to @teainfo. Petition deadline is Oct. 15. Here's what parents heard — and said — Monday: austincurrent.org/2026/09/28…
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Happening now: @MikeSiegelD7 talks with @_AustinCurrent’s government report @SamCStark about the ICE shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant earlier this week.
Austin ISD is facing one of the most consequential periods in recent history.
Join us for a a one-on-one conversation with Superintendent Matias Segura about the challenges facing the district, the threat of state takeover and the decisions ahead.
Texas law enforcement is facing a new wave of challenges in an already unprecedented time.
Join us as we discuss the limits of the city of Austin’s jurisdiction in investigating the ICE shooting, flock cameras and data center development with City Council Member Mike Siegel.
.@AustinISD is facing a consequential moment. Join us at TribFest for a 1:1 conversation with @Matias_AISD about the challenges facing #aisd, the threat of state takeover & the decisions ahead.
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