Who Is the Mayor of Austin, TX? Austin Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: Kirk Watson. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Austin Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Austin, TX is Kirk Watson. The city's U.S. senators are John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Its U.S. House members are: Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Greg Casar (TX-35), Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Chip Roy (TX-21).
City of Austin: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor, City of AustinKirk WatsonOfficial source: www.austintexas.gov
- City CouncilAustin City Council rosterCurrent members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page.
- City servicesAustin official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
Travis County Government
- Travis County JudgeAndy BrownOfficial source: www.traviscountytx.gov
- County governing boardTravis County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesTravis County official website
Sheriff & Police
- Sheriff, Travis CountySally HernandezOfficial source: www.tcsheriff.org
- Chief of Police, Austin Police DepartmentLisa DavisOfficial source: www.austintexas.gov
Public Schools
- Superintendent, Austin Independent School DistrictMatias SeguraOfficial source: www.austinisd.org
Texas Legislators for Austin
Austin is covered by 5 state Senate districts and 9 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
Texas Senate
Texas House of Representatives
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Austin
Austin is represented in Washington by 4 members of the U.S. House and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Doggett | TX-37 | D | (202) 225-4865 2307 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
| Greg Casar | TX-35 | D | (202) 225-5645 446 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
| Michael T. McCaul | TX-10 | R | (202) 225-2401 2300 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
| Chip Roy | TX-21 | R | (202) 225-4236 103 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cornyn | Class II | R | (202) 224-2934 517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Ted Cruz | Class I | R | (202) 224-5922 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in TexasOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesAustin: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesTravis County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Austin, TX?
Kirk Watson is the mayor of Austin, TX, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.austintexas.gov.
Who is my state representative in Austin, TX?
Austin is covered by 9 Texas House of Representatives districts: Ellen Troxclair (District 19); Erin Zwiener (District 45); Sheryl Cole (District 46); Vikki Goodwin (District 47); Donna Howard (District 48); Gina Hinojosa (District 49); James Talarico (District 50); Lulu Flores (District 51); John Bucy (District 136). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official Texas lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Austin, TX?
Austin is covered by 5 Texas Senate districts: Charles Schwertner (District 5); Sarah Eckhardt (District 14); Judith Zaffirini (District 21); Pete Flores (District 24); Donna Campbell (District 25). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Austin's U.S. senators?
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the two U.S. senators for Texas.
Who is Austin's U.S. representative?
Austin is split among several congressional districts: Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Greg Casar (TX-35), Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Chip Roy (TX-21).
Who is the sheriff in Austin, TX?
Sally Hernandez is the Sheriff, Travis County.
Who is the police chief in Austin, TX?
Lisa Davis is the Chief of Police, Austin Police Department.
How do I register to vote in Austin, TX?
Register through the official Texas voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.