ATX-SCA: Impact 9/24/2025

New rules for short-term rentals, or STRs, are moving into place as the city attempts to curb the spread of unlicensed rental operations and nuisances in neighborhoods, while raising more tourism dollars.

The details: Austin kicked off an "overhaul" to STR policies earlier this year, but had put several changes on hold while Texas lawmakers were in session this spring and summer. The city won't see any impacts from legislative activity this year, and is now moving forward with new policies to regulate how platforms like Airbnb can list rentals in Austin—and how the city can enforce local rules and remove problem operators.

Starting in October, renters in the city will also be allowed to participate in the STR market with their landlord's permission; more units in neighborhoods could serve as short-term rentals; and the number of STRs in apartment buildings will be limited. Other changes for operators and city enforcement are also planned.

Eggman has brought its New York-style breakfast sandwiches to another location in Austin, opening up a second food truck in the Mueller Hangar mobile food vender collective.

A closer look: Founded by Queens native Richard Tavetian, Eggman brings a familiar favorite breakfast option from the East Coast down south.
The menu features a collection of “egg-slingin’ good” options such as the Bodega Classic with its two fried eggs, smoked center cut bacon, cheese and choice of sauce on a roll.

“We jumpstart guests’ mornings with positive energy, good vibes and a commitment to enriching every life we touch,” the company’s website states.

The company opened it's first location in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood  of South Austin a little over a year ago in Spring 2024.

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A new information partnership between Opportunity Austin and both Workforce Solutions Capital and Rural Capital Area will provide data insights into a variety of growing industries in the Austin metro area. 

What you need to know: Called the Workforce Industry Insights partnership, the initiative will provide employers with timely workforce data, per a news release shared Sept. 17. 

About the program: Using white papers, which are formal data-driven reports, case studies and other opportunities to analyze local data, the partnership will help employers in several industries with insights on hiring trends, workforce needs and strategies, as well as showcasing the connections between community organizations, educational institutions and economic development in fostering regional growth.

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

The overview: The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers earlier this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute.

“This is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the governing document of our state,” Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a June 25 statement.

More details: Texans have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early in-person voting runs from Oct. 20-31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.

The secretary of state’s office randomly selected the ballot order for the 17 state propositions. Keep reading to learn about the proposed constitutional amendments and how they would change Texas law.