Austin Government Directory
Documented profiles of government agencies, elected offices, courts, utilities, and transit authorities in Austin and Travis County. All entries sourced from primary records.
Travis County District Attorney
Elected Office
Prosecutes felony offenses, juvenile criminal cases, and civil commitment matters. Current DA: Jose P. Garza, elected 2020, re-elected 2024.
View full profile →Austin Energy
Municipal Utility
City-owned electric utility serving 500,000+ customers. 8th largest publicly owned utility in the US. 721 Barton Springs Rd.
View full profile →Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Regional Transit Authority
Austin-area transit authority operating bus, MetroRail, and paratransit. Oversees Project Connect light rail program.
View full profile →Austin Police Department
Municipal Agency
Primary law enforcement agency for the City of Austin, serving ~1 million residents across 271 square miles.
Profile coming soonTravis County Sheriff
Elected Office
Enforces state law and county ordinances, operates the county jail, and provides court security in Travis County.
Profile coming soonTravis County Courts
Judicial Agency
Network of district courts, county courts at law, and criminal courts handling civil, criminal, family, and probate matters.
Profile coming soonAustin City Council
Legislative Body
Governing legislative body of the City of Austin. Mayor and ten district-elected council members. Sets utility rates, contracts, and city policy.
Profile coming soonTravis County Commissioners Court
County Government
Governing body of Travis County, comprising a county judge and four commissioners. Sets county budget and oversees county agencies.
Profile coming soonLower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
River Authority / Political Subdivision
Manages water supply, hydroelectric generation, and transmission across the lower Colorado River basin, including co-ownership of the Fayette Power Project with Austin Energy.
Profile coming soonAustin Water
Municipal Utility
City of Austin drinking water and wastewater utility. Subject to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversight and City Council governance.
Profile coming soon