Austinites likely to vote on a bond package in 2026, what you need to know

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin leaders are eying a comprehensive bond package that you are expected to vote on in November 2026.

The 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force is working through what may be included in that ask of taxpayers. That task force has two appointees from each council office and the mayor. It meets once every month, starting in January of this year.

Austin working early to address ‘budget asteroids’; it may mean a tax rate election

"The city has real needs whether it be parks...