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Burn Ban IS IN EFFECT

(Effective November 5, 2024)

Emergency Services News

Emergency Management

January 16, 2018
Travis County Offices Will Open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17
Due to winter weather conditions, all Travis County offices and facilities will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

January 15, 2018
Travis County Offices Closed Tuesday, January 16
Due to winter weather conditions, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt has announced all Travis County offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

January 15, 2018
Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center activates in response to anticipated severe weather
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate at 10 p.m. this evening in response to anticipated severe weather and hazardous road conditions.

STAR Flight

April 22, 2019
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems Public Notice
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of Travis County STAR Flight in Spring 2025.

Fire Marshal

February 28, 2018
Travis County Fire Marshal Sworn in for Second Term
Travis County Fire Marshal, Tony Callaway today begins his second term after being sworn into office by County Judge, Sarah Eckhardt.

Medical Examiner

Parks

February 9, 2018
Prescribed Burn at Pace Bend Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Pace Bend Park on Monday, February 12, 2018.

January 29, 2018
Prescribed Burn at Pace Bend Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Pace Bend Park on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

January 5, 2018
Prescribed Burn at Reimers Ranch Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Reimers Ranch Park on Monday, January 8, 2018.

January 3, 2018
Prescribed Burn at Pace Bend Park
Travis County Parks plans to conduct a prescribed burn at Pace Bend Park on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

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TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 12.7 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $34.51.