City of Austin
The City of Austin is the capital city of Texas, serving over 960,000 residents through comprehensive municipal services including public safety, utilities, transportation, and parks. Operating with a council-manager government system, the city employs over 10,000 staff across numerous departments.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1839
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Kirk Watson (Mayor)
About
The City of Austin is the capital city of the State of Texas and serves as the administrative headquarters for Travis County. Established in 1839 by the Republic of Texas Congress, Austin has grown into one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities, with a population exceeding 960,000 residents according to the 2020 census. The municipal government operates under a council-manager system, with an elected mayor and ten council members representing individual districts. The city government provides comprehensive public services through numerous departments, including Austin Police, Austin Fire, Austin Emergency Medical Services, Austin Public Health, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Austin Transportation and Public Works, Austin Development Services, and Austin Parks and Recreation. With over 10,000 employees, the City of Austin is one of the largest employers in the region. The organization is guided by core principles of Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of residents. Austin is renowned for its vibrant culture, being designated as the "Live Music Capital of the World" and embracing the motto "Keep Austin Weird." The city offers world-class arts and cultural programs, extensive parks and recreational facilities, robust public transportation through CapMetro, and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The municipal government maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and open data, operating data.austintexas.gov as its official open data portal.