The Austin History Center serves as the official repository for the records of the City of Austin. We have documents from other local government entities. Our government document collection includes:

• Travis County census
• Budgets
• Reports
• City Council and Boards and Commissions meeting minutes and recordings
• Cemetery records
• Annual reports for City departments

How to Find and Use

Find City publications and reports using the Austin Public Library Catalog and in archival collections using the Archival Collections Catalog (ArchivesSpace).

Use City of Austin Public Records to access public records found in the Office of the City Clerk including:

• Council-Approved Records (Council Meeting Agenda and Minutes, Ordinances, Resolutions, and more)
• Municipal Election Documents (Ballot Applications, Contribution and Expenditure Reports, and Campaign Treasurer Appointments)
• Municipal Utility District (MUD) Documents

You can find these remotely or also access these records in person at the Austin History Center.