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Proposed Annexation of 2,614 Acres in Eastern Travis County

Original title: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance annexing approximately 2,614 acres of land in eastern Travis County, located between the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130, in the area generally known as “Dog’s Head”, into the City’s full-purpose jurisdiction; initiating the creation of a regulating plan for the property; initiating an amendment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan an element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Service Plan Agreement with the owner of the land. Case number: C7a-2026-0003. The property is currently located in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction contiguous to Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

May 21, 2026

annexationland useurban planningtransportationTravis County

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The Frame

What this does

This annexation would bring 2,614 acres of land currently in the city's into the city's , subjecting the area to city regulations and services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property Owner

The owner is entering into a Service Plan Agreement with the city as part of the annexation process.

Residents of Council Districts 1, 2, and 3

The land being annexed is contiguous to these districts, which may impact future development and service delivery in these areas.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Austin City Council is considering an ordinance to annex approximately 2,614 acres of land in eastern Travis County, known as 'Dog's Head,' into the city's . The proposal includes creating a new for the area, amending the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, and authorizing a service plan agreement with the property owner.

Key Facts

  • The proposal involves the annexation of approximately 2,614 acres of land.
  • The land is located in eastern Travis County between the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130.
  • The area is currently in Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction and is contiguous to Council Districts 1, 2, and 3.
  • The ordinance initiates the creation of a regulating plan for the property.
  • The ordinance initiates an amendment to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan.
  • The City Manager is authorized to execute a Service Plan Agreement with the property owner.
  • The case number for this action is C7a-2026-0003.
  • The city states this item has no fiscal impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'full-purpose jurisdiction' mean for this land?
It means the land will be brought into the city limits, making it subject to city taxes, ordinances, and services.
Will this annexation cost the city money?
The document states that this item has no fiscal impact.
Where exactly is the 'Dog's Head' area?
It is located in eastern Travis County, bounded by the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130.

Why It Matters

This annexation would bring 2,614 acres of land currently in the city's into the city's , subjecting the area to city regulations and services.

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Large-scale Eastern Expansion

The annexation of 2,614 acres represents a significant expansion of the city's jurisdiction into the eastern Travis County corridor.

City of AustinDog's Head

Connected Entities

otherImagine Austin Comprehensive Plan“The overarching city plan that includes the mobility plan.”Map →
organizationCity of Austin“The governing body proposing the annexation.”Map →
locationTravis County“The county where the land is located.”Map →
locationDog's Head“The specific area of land proposed for annexation.”Map →
otherAustin Strategic Mobility Plan“A city planning document slated for amendment.”Map →
otherC7a-2026-0003“The case number assigned to this annexation request.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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