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BG READS - August 21, 2026
The BG Reads // Your daily brief on the policy and business news shaping Austin and Central Texas.
Austin Moves Toward New Data Center Rules
Austin City Council is preparing to take its first formal step toward establishing a new regulatory framework for data centers, as the rapid growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure pushes the issue higher on the policy agenda across Central Texas.
Council is scheduled to receive a staff briefing during its Tuesday, Aug. 25 work session before considering Item 61 at its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 27.
The proposed resolution would initiate amendments to Austin's Land Development Code and other city regulations to create specific land uses, development standards, approval processes and operating requirements for data centers.
BG Podcast Ep. 271: Preparing Cities for Air Taxis and eVTOLs with Austin Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, commonly known as eVTOLs or air taxis, are moving from concept toward deployment.
Recorded on March 18, 2026, Episode 271 of The BG Podcast features A.J. Bingham’s conversation with Austin Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers on a question cities increasingly need to answer: how do you prepare for a new transportation system before it arrives?
The conversation followed the March announcement that Texas had been selected for the Federal Aviation Administration’s new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, creating an early opportunity to examine what deployment could mean for local governments.
BG READS - August 20, 2026
The BG Reads // Your daily brief on the policy and business news shaping Austin and Central Texas.
BG READS - August 19, 2026
The BG Reads // Your daily brief on the policy and business news shaping Austin and Central Texas.
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