City of Austin Proposition E: Council Rules by Ordinance Charter Amendment
Unofficial result: Failed
Source: results.enr.clarityelections.com
Austin city, Texas
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)
Proposed by: Austin City Council (Ordinance 20260806-004), on 2024 Charter Review Commission recommendations
The city's elected council. A judge kept these changes off the 2024 ballot over a meeting-notice violation. The council voted again on July 30, 2026 to send them to voters.
Source: communityimpact.com
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.com
Sources: communityimpact.com2