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Discussion of 2027 State and Federal Legislative Priorities

Original title: Development and Consideration of 2027 State and Federal Legislative Priorities. [Carrie Rogers, Officer, Erika Dzangare, Deputy Officer - Austin Government Relations].

May 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting determines which specific policies and funding requests the City of Austin will advocate for at the state and federal levels in 2027, which directly influences future city resources and legal authority.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Austin City Council

The Council is responsible for voting on and adopting the final legislative agenda.

Austin Residents

Residents are affected by the city's success or failure in securing state and federal funding or policy changes.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is holding a to develop and review the city's legislative goals for the 2027 state and federal sessions. This briefing is led by the Austin Government Relations office.

Key Facts

The City Council is conducting a work session to define legislative priorities for the 2027 calendar year.
The scope of the priorities includes both state and federal legislative agendas.
The briefing is presented by the Austin Government Relations office.
The file number for this agenda item is 26-1899.
The item was introduced on May 19, 2026.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a legislative priority?

It is a specific policy goal or funding request that the city government formally chooses to support or lobby for when state or federal lawmakers meet.

Can the public participate in this work session?

The document identifies this as a City Council ; public participation rules are typically governed by the specific meeting procedures of the Austin City Council.

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Early Legislative Planning

The city is beginning its 2027 legislative planning in May 2026, indicating a long lead time for state and federal advocacy strategy.

Austin City Council

Connected Entities

personErika Dzangare“Deputy Officer, Austin Government Relations”Map →

organizationAustin Government Relations“Department responsible for presenting legislative priorities”Map →

organizationAustin City Council“Governing body conducting the work session”Map →

personCarrie Rogers“Officer, Austin Government Relations”Map →

Sources

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