Open Board Appointments

UAP Appointments

The individual Commissioner Court members make appointments to numerous boards and commissions. A list of these appointments can be found on the Board & Committee Appointments page. There are 12 additional board and commission appointments that are made by the full Commissioners Court. The Intergovernmental Relations Office manages the process for these appointments following the procedures laid out in the Uniform Appointment Policy. Collectively, these twelve agency appointments are referred to as UAP Appointments.

More information about each agency can be found by clicking on the name in the list below.

• Animal Advisory Commission
• Austin & Travis County Sobering Center
• CAMPO - Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization  
• Capital Metro
• Central Health
• CTRMA - Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
• Housing Authority of Travis County
• Integral Care
• Strategic Housing Finance Corporation
• TCSO Employees Civil Service Commission
• Travis Central Appraisal District
• Travis County Child Protective Services

 When available, current appointment opportunities can be found below.

Appointments to the Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Office Employees

Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026

• Application/Information Packet (PDF)
• Application/Information Packet (Word)

The Travis County Commissioners Court is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the three-member Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Office Employees (The Commission), which serves the employees of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. One member of the Commission is appointed by the Travis County Commissioners Court, one by the Travis County Sheriff, and a third by the Travis County District Attorney. The Court is seeking to fill their one appointed position on the Board.

The Travis County Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Office Employees was created to promote a quality office by establishing and enforcing rules and regulations that pertain to employee selection, advancement, benefits, rights and working conditions consistent with the Sheriff’s Office needs and circumstances.

SKILLS DESIRED

The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks board members with knowledge, experience, or specialization in one or more of these areas:

Additionally, The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks the following qualifications in applicants:

• Commitment to the mission and goals of the Commission
• Knowledge of open records and/or open meeting rules and processes, as well as administrative hearing procedures
• Insight into the functioning of County and City governments in regard to policy development
• Acquainted with the interface between law enforcement and employment issues

Applicants must be at least 25 years of age and have resided in Travis County for at least three years immediately preceding the date on which their term will begin.

Appointment to the Sobering Center Board of Directors

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 28, 2026

• Application/Information Packet (PDF)
• Application/Information Packet (Word)

The Travis County Commissioners Court is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the nine-member Board of Directors (The Board) of the Sobering Center, which serves Austin and Travis County. Four members of the Board are appointed by the Travis County Commissioners Court, four by the Austin City Council, and a consensus candidate is jointly appointed by both.

The Sobering Center is a physically safe place for acutely intoxicated persons to be cared for while they sober. It is meant to provide publicly intoxicated persons an alternative option to incarceration and the emergency room. The Sobering Center serves adults over the age of 18, and anyone on any substance (except PCP) is eligible for admission. However, only law enforcement and emergency medical are able to transport intoxicated persons to the Center. More information can be found at https://soberingcenter.org

SKILLS DESIRED

The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks board members with knowledge, experience, or specialization in one or more of these areas:

Additionally, The Travis County Commissioners Court seeks the following qualifications in applicants:

• Commitment to the mission and goals of a sobriety center
• Knowledge of open records and/or open meeting rules and processes, as well as non-profit board governance experience
• Insight into the functioning of County and City governments in regard to reporting, budgeting, and protocols
• Acquainted with the interface between substance use issues and the criminal justice system

Applicants must be a resident of Travis County.

 The deadline for applications is Sunday, February 28, 2026 by 5:00 pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.

Animal Advisory Commission

Application Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026

• Application/Information Packet (PDF)
• Application/Information Packet (Word)

The Travis County Commissioners Court is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the Animal Advisory Commission (AAC). The AAC is comprised of 13 members appointed to four-year terms; 11 are selected by the City of Austin and two selected by the Travis County Commissioners Court.

The Animal Advisory Commission is one of the primary conduits for influencing the policies and procedures governing the delivery of animal services. The City and County collaboratively provide animal welfare services throughout the unincorporated areas of Travis County. The AAC advises the Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court on compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 823 (Animal Shelters), animal welfare policies and on budget priorities identified by the Commission and the community. Additionally, the AAC promotes collaboration between interested parties relating to animal welfare in the county by identifying proactive, creative approaches to engage and facilitate communication within the animal welfare community.

The Commissioners Court is looking for candidates that will include the voice of residents of the unincorporated areas, other cities and villages in the County, with the goal of establishing new relationships to create a better understanding of the different animal issues faced throughout Travis County.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest in the effective implementation of services and supports for the care of domestic animals and wildlife in Travis County, including its unincorporated areas
• Candidates familiar with animal welfare issues faced in municipalities, villages, and unincorporated areas outside the City of Austin, but within Travis County
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and collaborative problem solving
• Past successful service on a public or private sector board or commission is a plus
• Experience navigating diverse opinions and interests toward big picture solutions
• Experience in budgeting, marketing, grant development, community engagement, public relations, and/or social services

 Applicants must be residents of Travis County.