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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Travis County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Capital Improvement Program Dashboard & Transparency
The county's $1.1 billion road and infrastructure program is finally shifting from design to construction — 13 projects now under construction, 18 more going out to bid next year. Rising diesel prices and mega-project competition are squeezing budgets.
Affordable Housing Availability and Federal Funding Cuts
The Housing Authority and Strategic Housing Finance Corporation reported on portfolio occupancy, new housing units under construction, and expanded tenant protections.
Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board Appointments
The Commissioners Court is working to fill a vacancy on the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors following a resignation, conducting candidate interviews to support affordable housing development.
Supportive Housing Drainage Consents
The county approved lienholder consents for drainage easements and development agreements tied to an affordable housing project, helping it meet a key September deadline.
Public Improvement Districts and Affordable Housing Policy
The Housing Finance Corporation approved assigning bond authority to help lower-income families purchase homes.
Central Health Expansion and System Integration
Central Health and its partners updated the court on expanded health access, record patient numbers, and integrated services for low-income residents.
Permanent Supportive Housing Service Funding
Housing advocates and providers asked the court to commit $4.6 million in ongoing funding for wraparound supportive services in newly constructed permanent supportive housing units.
Lagos Reserve Public Improvement District Assessments
The court approved amended service and assessment plans and bond requests for WildHorse Ranch, funding millions in infrastructure and affordable housing support.
Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention
Officials discussed expanding family shelters, improving rental assistance programs, and coordinating with schools to catch families facing housing instability before they become homeless.
Affordable Housing Private Activity Bond Program
The Housing Finance Corporation approved assigning bond authority to help lower-income families purchase homes.
Precinct 4 Infrastructure and Community Development
New Commissioner George Morales outlined key goals for Precinct 4, focusing on bringing much-needed infrastructure, healthcare services, and anti-displacement measures to the area. The community stands to benefit from targeted investments in local roads and public health programs.
HOME Investment Partnership Program Down Payment Assistance Launch
Travis County is rolling out its new HOME program down payment assistance initiative to help low- and moderate-income residents transition from renting to homeownership.