Austin voters will consider 10 ballot propositions in this fall's election.

The ballot features two bond measures:

• Proposition A, a $260 million parks bond to fund buildings, park improvements, aquatics facilities, parkland acquisition and parks infrastructure

• Proposition B, a $35 million libraries bond to fund improvements at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill and a future Colony Park branch

The other eight propositions would amend Austin's charter:

• Proposition C, clarifying the independence of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

• Proposition D, removing a requirement for City Council to hold weekly meetings

• Proposition E, removing a requirement for City Council to set its rules via ordinance

• Proposition F, clarifying the timing of campaign finance limits

• Proposition G, requiring resident petition and charter amendment elections to be held on the next available November election date in an even-numbered year

• Proposition H, giving City Council authority to hire and fire the city attorney

• Proposition I, a Save Austin Now proposal to mandate a recurring Independent Affordability and Efficiency Initiative

• Proposition J, updating "non-substantive" charter language

A budget update for the 2026-27 financial year shows Round Rock ISD could once again end in a deficit.

The overview: Chief Financial Officer Ludivina Cansino said Oct. 15 the district is now expected to realize a $6.1 million shortfall for the 2026-27 budget year.

Just three months into the fiscal year, which began July 1, the district is already expecting high healthcare costs and incorrectly budgeted payroll to be the main drivers of the shortfall. The district passed a balanced budget with about $486 million of expenditures and revenues in June.

Explained: Cansino said the district will adjust payroll by $16.8 million, accounting for projected payroll and benefit expenses. She said this increase does not come from adding positions, but from accounting for costs that were previously omitted or under budgeted.

Cansino said the district will also need to transfer $5 million from the general fund to its self-funded health insurance.

Early voting in Travis County runs Monday, Oct. 19, through Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

What you need to know: Voters can use any of Travis County’s 45 early voting locations, County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado said.

Locations are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. every day, including on weekends, according to the county’s schedule, except for one polling site that’s only open Oct. 30. Voters can find their closest polling site at communityimpact.com/voter-guide.

Voters should bring one of seven accepted forms of photo ID, such as a Texas driver license or U.S. passport, according to the Texas Association of County Election Officials.

On the ballot: The county has more than 700 ballot variations, Limon-Mercado said.

Austin voters will see two bond propositions and eight proposed city charter amendments, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

Council races are on the ballot in districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9, according to the city of Austin.

Check out the latest updates on upcoming or ongoing transportation projects across the Austin metro.

Upcoming projects

Freedom River Parkway East and West

Project: Construction of new east-west roadway connections from Hwy. 29 to RM 1869 and from Bagdad Road, or CR 279, to Hwy. 29, improving Liberty Hill bypass connectivity.

Update: Both projects remain in the design phase through 2026 as part of the Liberty Hill bypass connectivity network.

• Timeline: early 2027–early 2029

• Cost: $36.3 million (East); $61.5 million (West)

• Funding source: Williamson County 2023 road bond

Ongoing projects

MoKan Trail: Boggy Creek Bridge Segment

Project: The project is a 1.5-mile trail in Austin connecting the Pedernales Street bike path to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail.

Update: Phase 5, the bridge over Boggy Creek, is the trail's final piece and is expected to be complete by late 2026.

• Timeline: expected completion in late 2026

• Cost: $5.3 million–$5.8 million

• Funding source: 2020 mobility bond, Community Project Funding