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Austin City Council to vote on $6.6B budget, max property tax hike without election
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News
· August 12, 2026
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Key points The budget's size and potential effects on property taxes and utility rates are known, but additional details are not provided here. The Austin City Council is preparing to vote on a budget that totals $6.
The Austin City Council is preparing to vote on a budget that totals $6.6 billion. This budget has the potential to impact local residents in various ways, including their property tax payments and utility rates.
Further decisions on the budget are expected to be made by the council. The budget's size and potential effects on property taxes and utility rates are known, but additional details are not provided here.
For more information on the proposed budget and its potential impact, readers can refer to the source for further details.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
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