Will Austin have a tax rate election this year? KXAN's Grace Reader sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to discuss that possibility. Mark Green resigns from Congress, further shrinking House ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin leaders are considering whether to put a property tax rate election on the November ballot. On Tuesday, the city's Audit and Finance Committee met to discuss the possibility.

Austin's city manager on Friday released his proposed budget for next year. Questions still loom over whether city leaders will call a special tax election.

Austin, Texas, is gearing up to issue about $810 million of debt, as it considers seeking a property tax increase this year to address budget shortfalls and a bond election in 2026.

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Will Austin have a tax rate election this year? KXAN's Grace Reader sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to discuss that possibility.