August 2025
Council adopts the original budget and calls the election
The rate included five cents above the voter-approval threshold.
The three-county result
109,375
Against · 63.47%
62,952
For · 36.53%
172,327
Total votes on the proposition
These totals combine the certified canvasses for the Austin portions of Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties. They replace the election-night totals previously displayed on this site.
What was at stake
| Measure | Rate per $100 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Original Council-adopted rate | $0.574017 | Contingent on voter approval |
| 2025 voter-approval rate | $0.524017 | Effective ceiling after rejection |
| Difference submitted to voters | $0.050000 | Rejected |
What happened next
November 4
Voters reject Proposition Q
The contingent increment could not take effect.
November 20
Council amends the budget
The City approved a balanced $6.3 billion amended budget following the election.
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