Description
Title: Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance adjusting the City’s boundary limits by disannexing approximately 0.198 acres of land located at 1810 Rockcliff Road, Austin, Travis County, Texas under Texas Senate Bill 1844 (89th Regular Session). Case number: C7d-2026-0017. A portion of the property is located in Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction, and the remaining portion is located in Austin’s limited purpose jurisdiction in Council District 8. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering the disannexation of approximately 0.198 acres at 1810 Rockcliff Road, following Texas Senate Bill 1844, which allows property owners adjacent to navigable waterways to petition for disannexation if they do not receive city water and wastewater services. This legislation, effective September 1, 2025, aims to streamline the process for property owners in such situations. The City received a petition on March 2, 2026, which was validated by staff after one property was withdrawn. If approved, the disannexation will remove the area from Austin's full purpose jurisdiction, impacting services like police, fire, and waste management while maintaining some services such as emergency medical and electric