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← Thursday, May 21, 2026

Item 81 No final action

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This is a closed-door session where City Council will meet privately with their lawyers to talk through legal issues tied to the Austin Convention Center. Under Texas law, these attorney consultations happen behind closed doors, so the specifics won't be public. No further details or costs are listed in the agenda.

The official agenda language

Discuss legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

"the city council engaged in a discussion of legal issues related to the Austin convention center, a private consultation with our attorney" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

The official voting record does not show a final action.

What got said

The roll call

Conducted 0-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor No Action
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 No Action
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 No Action
  • José Velásquez D3 No Action
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 No Action
  • Ryan Alter D5 No Action
  • Krista Laine D6 No Action
  • Mike Siegel D7 No Action
  • Paige Ellis D8 No Action
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 No Action
  • Marc Duchen D10 No Action

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes