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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Austin Animal Advisory Commission Meeting: Nov. 9 at City Hall
Animal-welfare policy and community budget priorities fall within the Austin Animal Advisory Commission’s remit, but administration of the city’s Animal Services Division does not. For the Nov. 9 regular meeting, the agenda is the clearest guide to which matters are actually scheduled.
A broad remit, with a defined boundary
The commission advises Austin City Council on animal-welfare policy and budget priorities identified by commissioners and the community. It also advises the City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court on compliance with Texas animal-shelter law, Chapter 823 of the Health and Safety Code.
Its work can also include encouraging cooperation between the city and people interested in animal welfare, improving communication within that community, and helping develop animal-welfare programs. One limit is explicit: the commission’s advice on policy and budgets does not cover administration of the Animal Services Division. That distinction helps explain the commission’s role, but it does not identify the business planned for this particular meeting.
Further reading: Animal Advisory Commission | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Use the edition-specific agenda to decide whether to attend
The commission generally meets on the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m., unless otherwise specified; Nov. 9 appears on its 2026 schedule. The meetings archive lists an agenda for this date and a backup document titled as draft minutes from the Oct. 12 meeting.
The event listing itself does not describe the Nov. 9 agenda items or public-comment procedures. Check the agenda for the scheduled business and any participation instructions rather than treating the recurring meeting title as a preview of what commissioners will discuss.
Further reading: Animal Advisory Commission | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Meetings of the Animal Advisory Commission - Page 1 | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Details for the Nov. 9 meeting
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at 6 p.m.
The event listing shows 6 p.m. as both the start and end time. That does not establish when the meeting will actually finish.
Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Animal Advisory Commission | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street
The commission’s usual room is Boards and Commissions Room 1101 at City Hall, unless otherwise specified. Check the Nov. 9 agenda for the room assigned to this meeting.
Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Animal Advisory Commission | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Confirm how to join before relying on virtual attendance
The event listing labels the meeting “Virtual Event” as well as naming City Hall, but it does not provide a joining link or instructions. Check the official meeting information and agenda for access details.
Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Meetings of the Animal Advisory Commission - Page 1 | AustinTexas.gov ↗
The Nov. 9 agenda is listed in the meetings archive
The archive also lists a backup document of draft minutes from Oct. 12. Consult the Nov. 9 agenda for the scheduled business and any public-comment procedures.
Meetings of the Animal Advisory Commission - Page 1 | AustinTexas.gov ↗
No terms are specified in the listing
Getting to Austin City Hall
Address and directions
The event is listed at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX. The official listing links to Google Maps, which can calculate directions from your starting point. The supplied event information does not specify transit routes, parking or entrance arrangements.
Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Check the meeting room
Boards and Commissions Room 1101 is the commission’s usual City Hall meeting room unless otherwise specified. Check the Nov. 9 agenda for this meeting’s room assignment.
Before you make a plan
What does the Animal Advisory Commission work on?
Its remit includes animal-welfare policy and community-identified budget priorities, advice on compliance with Texas shelter law, collaboration and communication in the animal-welfare community, and support for animal-welfare programs. It does not advise on administration of the Animal Services Division.
Where can I check what is planned for Nov. 9?
The City’s meetings archive lists the Nov. 9 regular-meeting agenda. Review it for the scheduled business and public-comment procedures.
Meetings of the Animal Advisory Commission - Page 1 | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Can I attend virtually?
The event listing has a Virtual Event designation but gives no joining link or instructions. Check the official meeting information and agenda before relying on remote access.
Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Meetings of the Animal Advisory Commission - Page 1 | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Is there an admission fee or registration requirement?
The supplied event and commission pages do not state a fee, registration process, ticket requirement or age policy.
Animal Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting | AustinTexas.gov ↗ · Animal Advisory Commission | AustinTexas.gov ↗
Who is the meeting contact?
The event listing names Nekaybaw Watson of the Austin City Clerk’s Office and gives 512-974-2562. The commission page also lists [email protected].
Location & Google Maps
Austin City Hall
301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX
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