Austin, Texas

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Austin is the capital city of Texas. It is located in Travis County.

City websites
Budget
[1]
Meetings
[2]
Elected Officials
[3]
Administrative Officials
[4]
Permits, zoning
Audits
[5]
Contracts
[6]
Lobbying
[7]
Public records
[8]
Local taxes
[9]
Sam Adams Alliance


Contents

Evaluating the Website

The Good

  • The website for Austin, Tx has the names and contact information of all city council members listed.
  • The current budget is published.
  • City council meeting minutes, Agendas, and schedules[10] are published.


  • Names, contact information and responsibilities of the ethics review board members are published.
  • Campaign Finance Reports are published.[11]
  • Lobbyist information is published.
  • Zoning information[12] and building permits available.[13]

The Bad

A list of current bids is not published. The names of administrative officials for the department contact information is not provided.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government


External links


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References

  1. ↑ Budget
  2. ↑ minutes
  3. ↑ City Council
  4. ↑ Directory
  5. ↑ Audit reports
  6. ↑ Bid requirements
  7. ↑ Lobbyist Information
  8. ↑ Public Records
  9. ↑ Tax Rate
  10. ↑ Agendas and Schedule
  11. ↑ Campaign Finance Reports
  12. ↑ Zoning
  13. ↑ Permits
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