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Austin City Council to vote on $6.6B budget, max property tax hike without election

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin · August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

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The Austin City Council is preparing to make a decision on the city's budget. The proposed budget is valued at $6.6 billion. This budget could have an impact on residents' expenses, particularly property taxes and utility rates. Further details on the proposed budget and its potential effects are available from CBS Austin, the source of this information.

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Category: government · Published: August 12, 2026 · Source: CBS Austin · Reading time: 1 min

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