Texas HJR86 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district, known as the District of Austin, as the.

Texas HJR86 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Texas legislature to establish a special district, to be known as the District of Austin, from all or part of Travis County, to serve as the seat of state government. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, the District of Austin would replace the City of Austin as the seat of government. The district would be governed by a governing officer or body as determined by the legislature, and the legislature could set term limits for these officials.

Texas HJR86 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district, known as the District of Austin, as the.

Texas HJR86 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Texas legislature to establish a special district, to be known as the District of Austin, from all or part of Travis County, to serve as the seat of state government. The amendment would be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election. If approved, the District of Austin would replace the City of Austin as the seat of government. The district would be governed by a governing officer or body as determined by the legislature, and the legislature could set term limits for these officials.