News from June 2023
'Texans are responsible, fiercely independent': Governor signs bill doing away with mandatory vehicle checks into law
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 13, 2023
A measure that does away with mandatory vehicle inspections in the Lone Star State is now law.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met April 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 13, 2023
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Monday, April 24
Kahn: 'I’m very excited to return to Austin Energy'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 12, 2023
The City of Austin’s publicly owned electrical power utility named a leader in former Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) head Bob Kahn, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met June 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 12, 2023
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, June 8
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet June 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 10, 2023
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 14
City of Austin City Council met April 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, April 20
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet June 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2023
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 13
Texas Public Policy Foundation policy director on property tax relief and reform: ‘The two concepts are of equal importance’
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 8, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently expressed his strong indication for the complete elimination of property taxes in the state, as the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) plan strives to do. Following the governor’s public statements, a policy director for TPPF applauded the actions being taken on relief, but also called for reform.
Buzbee: Paxton conviction unlikely 'when the fact is the allegations are completely untrue'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 8, 2023
The legal counsel that’s going to defend the suspended Texas attorney general (TXAG) during his impeachment trial said on Wednesday that their client will escape a conviction.
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met April 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2023
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, April 20
Newly tabbed Paxton counsel Buzbee: Impeachment is 'fatally flawed'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 7, 2023
A high-profile Houston attorney said on Tuesday that he’s going to represent the suspended Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton in impeachment proceedings against the latter, according to a report from The Texas Tribune.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met April 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, April 20
City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet June 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023
City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, June 12
Labor union rep hopes 'win-win situation for all of us' emerges from Garza's return-to-office directive
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 5, 2023
Monday marked the first day in which Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza’s return-to-office directive was implemented.
Gov. Abbott: House bill 'provides more cuts to property tax rates' in Texas
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 5, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed his support for a bill that reduces property taxes, passed by the Texas House during a special session, for its unparalleled tax relief, support from key groups, and endorsement by a leading think tank.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet June 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 8
Abbott: 'John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim attorney general'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 4, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed John Scott to be interim attorney general, expressing confidence in Scott based on his experience and familiarity with the duties of this office.
City of Austin City Council will meet June 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 4, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 8
City of Austin City Council will meet June 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 6