Item 9 Passed 10-0

Item 9 — Thursday, May 7, 2026

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.

Current official agenda wording

Approve first reading of an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise and right to enter public rights-of way and public easements for a period of ten years to Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., to provide natural gas distribution services, and repealing Ordinance No. 20061005-023 Funding: Estimated annual franchise revenue in the amount of $10,832,000 is anticipated under this franchise agreement.

"Without objection, the motion by council member alter as read into the record, is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

What got said

Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.

Paul Robbins and resource management commission members urged full capital recovery fees and conservation programs
Approved on first reading with direction to continue negotiations on low-income assistance and emissions reduction

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 with direction on first reading only 10-0

Member records (11)