Public hearing set for March to discuss Travis County community development block grant needs

Pilar Sanchez County Executive
Pilar Sanchez County Executive
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Travis County will hold a public hearing on March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom to gather input from residents about community needs and possible projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Members of the public can attend in person or register ahead of time to speak remotely. The online registration portal opens at 8:00 p.m. two nights before the meeting and closes at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event. Registration details are available on the Commissioners Court webpage at https://www.traviscountytx.gov/commissioners-court.

The session will also be accessible online through a link that becomes active by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing via https://traviscotx.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx.

Residents may present their suggestions for CDBG projects that would benefit unincorporated areas of Travis County as well as Bee Cave, Creedmoor, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Manor, San Leanna, Sunset Valley, Webberville or West Lake Hills. The feedback collected will inform project selection for Program Year 2026 (October 2026–September 2027). Further information is available in both English and Spanish.

Travis County has a population of approximately 1.2 million people and provides services throughout its area including parts of the Texas Hill Country (https://www.traviscountytx.gov/). The county supports economic growth by attracting businesses and creating jobs (https://www.traviscountytx.gov/), manages 26 parks offering various recreational activities (https://www.traviscountytx.gov/), and is governed by a Commissioners Court made up of a county judge and four precinct commissioners (https://www.traviscountytx.gov/). The local government follows principles such as equity, fairness, respect, financial sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation when delivering essential public services (https://www.traviscountytx.gov/).



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