City Notices Roundup: Council Registration, Public Safety Alerts, and Infrastructure Bids

Public Notice: Austin City Council Participation and Agenda Registration

As of Monday, February 23, 2026, the City of Austin has officially opened speaker registration for the upcoming Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council scheduled for February 26. Residents wishing to provide public testimony, either in person or remotely, must register through the City Clerk’s online portal starting today at 10:00 AM. This registration period is vital for those seeking to address specific items on the 10:00 AM consent agenda or participate in afternoon public hearings.

Additionally, the City Council is prepared for a Work Session tomorrow, February 24, 2026. Key items for discussion include a briefing from the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Office regarding the strategic plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the proposed implementation of a $5,000,000 EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to be managed in coordination with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Public Safety and Health Advisories

• Travel Advisory: Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety have issued an urgent advisory for Texans currently traveling or planning to travel to Mexico. Due to escalating security concerns and road blockages in several Mexican states, including Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, officials recommend that citizens monitor federal travel warnings and maintain contact with the U.S. Embassy.
• Wildlife Health Alert: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), headquartered in Austin, continues to monitor detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). While the risk to the general public remains low, residents are urged to avoid contact with wild birds and report any sightings of sick or dead poultry or wildlife to local authorities.
• Local Traffic Alert: A standing traffic advisory remains in effect for the Austin metro area following several overnight incidents. Commuters are advised to plan for potential delays on major arteries and to stay informed via local transportation updates.

Infrastructure and Development Bids

The City and Travis County have issued several calls for proposals and bid notices impacting local development. Interested vendors and contractors should take note of the following deadlines:

• Geronimo Heights Site Development: Sealed proposals for Phase 1 site development plans are due by 2:00 PM on February 26, 2026. Documents can be reviewed at the designated engineering offices on Rialto Boulevard.
• Transportation Materials: Bids for sign face materials for Austin Transportation and Public Works are currently being processed under the FY 2025-2026 operating budget.
• Parks Management Software: A contract for a new recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation is under review to improve facility booking and program registration.

Public Service Reminders

Residents are reminded that the "ATX Open" professional women’s tennis tournament commences today at the Westwood Country Club, which may lead to increased traffic in the West 35th Street area through March 1. Additionally, public comment remains open for the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation’s Draft Joint Venture Development Guidelines through early March.