City of Austin Proposition E: Council Rules by Ordinance Charter Amendment
My vote power
High
Election date
November 3, 2026
City of Austin Proposition E: Council Rules by Ordinance Charter Amendment is a ballot measure in Austin city, Texas on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Removes the charter rule that the City Council must adopt its meeting rules and order of business by passing an ordinance. The council could set its rules another way; nothing changes for taxpayers.
How do we calculate my vote power?
What determines the vote power rating for ballot measures: Representation: how much weight one vote carries here compared with a statewide vote — the smaller the district, the more each vote counts. You have more power in ballot measures because you vote directly on the policy.
Representation: Above average · 65 out of 100
This district is a good deal smaller than its state, so each vote here carries more weight than a vote in a statewide race. About 979,539 people live here.
Show the representation math
score = 50 + 50 × ln(state population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(50,000) = 50 + 50 × ln(30,188,424 ÷ 979,539) ÷ ln(50,000) = 65.84, measured against a statewide vote in TX (grades: 66+ high, 55+ above average, 33+ average, otherwise low; a statewide race is the 50 baseline)
Above average representation + a direct vote on the policy → My vote power: High.
What does this measure do?
Removes the charter rule that the City Council must adopt its meeting rules and order of business by passing an ordinance. The council could set its rules another way; nothing changes for taxpayers.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
A YES vote means
The council can adopt its procedures without passing a formal ordinance.
A NO vote means
The council must keep setting its rules and order of business by ordinance.
Sources: speakupaustin.org · communityimpact.com2
Sources: communityimpact.com2
Last updated September 24, 2026.