Establishes the District of Austin as the seat of state government in Texas.

The bill creates the District of Austin from the City of Austin in Travis County, designating it as the seat of state government. The district's territory initially matches the city's boundaries as of January 1, 2025, and can be modified by the district's governing body. The district assumes all outstanding debts, money, contracts, leases, rights, and property of the City of Austin as of January 1, 2026. The district has the powers of a home-rule municipality and must notify the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives of any charter or ordinance changes.

Establishes the District of Austin as the seat of state government in Texas.

The bill creates the District of Austin from the City of Austin in Travis County, designating it as the seat of state government. The district's territory initially matches the city's boundaries as of January 1, 2025, and can be modified by the district's governing body. The district assumes all outstanding debts, money, contracts, leases, rights, and property of the City of Austin as of January 1, 2026. The district has the powers of a home-rule municipality and must notify the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives of any charter or ordinance changes.