Item 4 Passed 11-0
Item 4 — Thursday, January 22, 2026
How it affects me: If you use Austin Energy, this item lists $350,000.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize negotiation and execution of a legal services agreement with McGinnis Lochridge, LLP for representation involving Austin Energy’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan submission, review, and application for approval in a proceeding at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, or other proceedings as appropriate, in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
The roll call
City of Austin headshots stay on the council page. The City's terms allow personal use of austintexas.gov images, so this roll call shows initials.
Approved on Consent 11-0
Member records (11)
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes