Austin Government, Politics, and City / County Services
Explore City of Austin, Travis County, and Texas State government offices and services, election news, and political races of interest to Austinites. Get information on government services from utilities to Police to road maintenance in Austin.
Poll: Are you for or against banning same-sex marriage in Texas ("Texas Marriage Amendment")?
1) For. I support the amendment. 2) Against. I don't support the amendment. 3) I don't really care.
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Poll:Should the State of Texas Ban Smoking in All Public Indoor Areas?
Yes, absolutely, second hand smoke kills
Good Idea, Wrong Approach
No, it should be up to local government
No, it should be up to individual businesses
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See Austin Government for more County/City Government Polls.
Poll: Are you for or against banning same-sex marriage in Texas ("Texas Marriage Amendment")?
1) For. I support the amendment. 2) Against. I don't support the amendment. 3) I don't really care.
View Results
Poll:Should the State of Texas Ban Smoking in All Public Indoor Areas?
Yes, absolutely, second hand smoke kills
Good Idea, Wrong Approach
No, it should be up to local government
No, it should be up to individual businesses
View Results
See Austin Government for more County/City Government Polls.
Texas Governors
Since becoming a state in 1846, two women and 42 men have been governors of Texas. Three have been elected to non-consecutive terms. One governor, George W. Bush, went on to become President of the United States. In 2006, the current governor is up for re-election, challenged primarily by a former Congressman from Houston, a former Austin mayor, and a singer/songwriter/author. From J. Pinckney Henderson to Rick Perry, find out who has been Governor of Texas since 1846.
Since becoming a state in 1846, two women and 42 men have been governors of Texas. Three have been elected to non-consecutive terms. One governor, George W. Bush, went on to become President of the United States. In 2006, the current governor is up for re-election, challenged primarily by a former Congressman from Houston, a former Austin mayor, and a singer/songwriter/author. From J. Pinckney Henderson to Rick Perry, find out who has been Governor of Texas since 1846.
Texas Marriage Amendment
Here is the text of House Joint Resolution Number 6, also known as the Texas Marriage Amendment, including the wording to appear on the ballot on November 8, 2005. Get history and commentary on this proposed change to the Texas Constitution.
Here is the text of House Joint Resolution Number 6, also known as the Texas Marriage Amendment, including the wording to appear on the ballot on November 8, 2005. Get history and commentary on this proposed change to the Texas Constitution.
Free Parking Options in Downtown Austin Texas
Free parking is available primarily after business hours and on weekends and holidays in certain locations throughout downtown. Find out where and when to park for free when visiting the Texas state capitol and other downtown Austin attractions.
Free parking is available primarily after business hours and on weekends and holidays in certain locations throughout downtown. Find out where and when to park for free when visiting the Texas state capitol and other downtown Austin attractions.
Parking Meter Rules in Austin
Downtown spaces are regularly patrolled for parking meter violations. However, there are specific days and times when it is not necessary to pay the parking meter fees. Additionally, the operator or occupant of some vehicles are exempt from parking meter fees.
Downtown spaces are regularly patrolled for parking meter violations. However, there are specific days and times when it is not necessary to pay the parking meter fees. Additionally, the operator or occupant of some vehicles are exempt from parking meter fees.
Curfews in Austin
There are several different curfews for residents of Austin Texas that restrict movement or activities of adults and children. Most curfew violations are a Class C misdeanor. Find out the days and hours for the park curfews, juvenile daytime and nighttime curfews, and designated times when solicitation, alcohol purchase and consumption are prohibited in Austin, Texas.
There are several different curfews for residents of Austin Texas that restrict movement or activities of adults and children. Most curfew violations are a Class C misdeanor. Find out the days and hours for the park curfews, juvenile daytime and nighttime curfews, and designated times when solicitation, alcohol purchase and consumption are prohibited in Austin, Texas.
Solid Waste Services
Here's the scoop on how to properly dispose of everything from chicken bones to dead water heaters within the City of Austin.
Here's the scoop on how to properly dispose of everything from chicken bones to dead water heaters within the City of Austin.
State and US Congressional Districts for Austin and Travis County
Find your Texas State Senators and Representatives. Learn which State and US Congressional Districts cover Austin and Travis County so you know what district you vote in.
Find your Texas State Senators and Representatives. Learn which State and US Congressional Districts cover Austin and Travis County so you know what district you vote in.