Ballot question

City of Austin Proposition E: council rules by ordinance

On the ballot in: City of Austin
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the City Charter be amended to delete language requiring the City Council to determine its rules and order of business by ordinance?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote deletes the charter requirement that the council set its rules and order of business by ordinance.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves this part of the City Charter unchanged.

Sources

City of Austin Ordinances 20260806-002 (bond election), -003 (general election) and -004 (charter amendments) · City of Austin
City of Austin Notice of General and Special Election – Revised (November 3, 2026) · City of Austin, Office of the City Clerk

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