Residents of Travis County can ask questions at upcoming events about the Nov. 3 bond election for a proposed new civil and family courts complex.
During county announcements at the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting Sept. 1, project manager Belinda Powell said events will intend to inform the public about the plans for the complex.
On Aug. 18, the Travis County Commissioners Court called for an order to place the $287.3 million bond election on the Nov. 3 ballot. If voters approve it, the funds will go toward a new civil and family courts complex in downtown Austin.
“We have started a series of public open houses for the public to come in and ask questions of staff,” Powell said.
Upcoming open house events include:
- Sept. 10 at 700 Lavaca St. from 5-7 p.m.
- Sept. 12 at Sunset Valley City Hall, 3205 Jones Road from 10-noon
- Sept. 14 at Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe St.
Additional
meetings are taking place in Travis County’s precincts.
Commissioners also discussed plans to hold public hearings on its
proposed budget and proposed tax rate Sept. 29. Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said the county will continue to collaborate with other major taxing entities in the region to remain mindful of “overlapping” tax rates and the effect on taxpayers.
“We have set some very clear parameters for this budget season, and we are sticking to those parameters,” Eckhardt said.
