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State AverageWebsite www.tea.state.tx.usTotal Students 5,058,939Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 642,184.2Students per Teacher 15.5Attendance Rate 95.9%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 2.4%% Tested - SAT/ACT 66.9%Average SAT Score 1422Average ACT Score 20.5STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 77.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 88.7%

AustinWebsite www.austinisd.orgTotal Students 86,233Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 11,465.3Students per Teacher 14.6Attendance Rate 95.1%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 2.9%% Tested - SAT/ACT 72.3%Average SAT Score 1496Average ACT Score 21.4STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 78.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 82.5%

BastropWebsite www.bastrop.isd.tenet.eduTotal Students 9,268Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,107.5Students per Teacher 15.4Attendance Rate 95.1%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.8%% Tested - SAT/ACT 55.7%Average SAT Score 1405Average ACT Score 20.0STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 74.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 86.7%

BlancoWebsite www.blancoisd.comTotal Students 949Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 157.1Students per Teacher 11Attendance Rate 96.1%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.0%% Tested - SAT/ACT 76.1%Average SAT Score 1416Average ACT Score 19.6STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 82.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 98.6%

Del ValleWebsite www.delvalle.tx.schoolwebpages.comTotal Students 11,317Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,519.1Students per Teacher 14.5Attendance Rate 95.5%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.7%% Tested - SAT/ACT 52.4%Average SAT Score 1286Average ACT Score 17.4STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 67.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 90.2%

Dripping SpringsWebsite www.dsisd.txed.netTotal Students 4,765Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 552.4Students per Teacher 17.6Attendance Rate 96.6%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.1%% Tested - SAT/ACT 90.0%Average SAT Score 1625Average ACT Score 24.6STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 93.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 99.3%

EanesWebsite www.eanes.k12.tx.usTotal Students 7,837Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,049.7Students per Teacher 14.2Attendance Rate 96.8%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.3%% Tested - SAT/ACT n/aAverage SAT Score 1763Average ACT Score 26.6STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 96.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 96.9%

ElginWebsite www.elginisd.netTotal Students 4,122Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 513.8Students per Teacher 17.0Attendance Rate 94.9%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.3%% Tested - SAT/ACT 63.5%Average SAT Score 1362Average ACT Score 17.8STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 67.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 89.6%

FlorenceWebsite www.florenceisd.netTotal Students 991Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 146.3Students per Teacher 13.5Attendance Rate 96.0%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.1%% Tested - SAT/ACT 96.9%Average SAT Score 1459Average ACT Score 20.7STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 75.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 97.4%

GeorgetownWebsite www.georgetownisd.orgTotal Students 10,328Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,472.5Students per Teacher 14.2Attendance Rate 96.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.7%% Tested - SAT/ACT 66.7%Average SAT Score 1554Average ACT Score 23.0STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 83.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 94.2%

HaysWebsite www.hayscisd.netTotal Students 16,525Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 2,183.5Students per Teacher 16.0Attendance Rate 96.1%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.3%% Tested - SAT/ACT 67.0%Average SAT Score 1377Average ACT Score 19.5STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 76.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 89.2%

HuttoWebsite www.hutto.txed.netTotal Students 5,746Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 673.6Students per Teacher 17.2Attendance Rate 96.6%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.4%% Tested - SAT/ACT 64.3%Average SAT Score 1395Average ACT Score 19.5STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 76.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 96.8%

TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORTSThe Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) pull together a wide range of information on the performance of students in

each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and low income status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

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T.A.P.R. (formerly A.E.I.S) Reports are Released in January of Each Year updated January 2014http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/tapr/index.html

JarrellWebsite www.jarrellisd.orgTotal Students 1,076Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 167.8Students per Teacher 12.9Attendance Rate 96.8%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.4%% Tested - SAT/ACT 67.9%Average SAT Score 1452Average ACT Score 20.2STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 77.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 92.5%

Johnson CityWebsite http://johnsoncity.tx.schoolwebpages.comTotal Students 721Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 111.8Students per Teacher 12.4Attendance Rate 96.6%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.5%% Tested - SAT/ACT 72.0%Average SAT Score 1448Average ACT Score 19.2STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 85.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 96.0%

Lago VistaWebsite www.lagovistaisd.netTotal Students 1,339Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 142.8Students per Teacher 14.4Attendance Rate 96.4%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.0%% Tested - SAT/ACT 88.2%Average SAT Score 1503Average ACT Score 21.2STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 88.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 97.4%

Lake TravisWebsite www.laketravis.txed.netTotal Students 7,779Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 955.6Students per Teacher 15.6Attendance Rate 96.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.6%% Tested - SAT/ACT 87.5%Average SAT Score 1653Average ACT Score 25.2STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 94.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 93.5%

LeanderWebsite www.leanderisd.orgTotal Students 34,265Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 4,137.3Students per Teacher 15.4Attendance Rate 96.2%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.4%% Tested - SAT/ACT 76.9%Average SAT Score 1546Average ACT Score 23.2STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 89.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 94.1%

Liberty HillWebsite www.libertyhill.txed.netTotal Students 2,845Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 378.7Students per Teacher 14.9Attendance Rate 96.8%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.23%% Tested - SAT/ACT 69.4%Average SAT Score 1507Average ACT Score 22.5STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 88.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 93.2%

LlanoWebsite www.llano.k12.tx.usTotal Students 1,829Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 298.5Students per Teacher 13.1Attendance Rate 95.9%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.0%% Tested - SAT/ACT 77.2%Average SAT Score 1457Average ACT Score 20.0STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 85.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 98.0%

LockhartWebsite www.lockhartisd.orgTotal Students 4,958Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 623.7Students per Teacher 15.1Attendance Rate 95.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.0%% Tested - SAT/ACT 56.5%Average SAT Score 1392Average ACT Score 18.4STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 76.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 91.8%

ManorWebsite www.manorisd.netTotal Students 8,039Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 983.3Students per Teacher 15.7Attendance Rate 95.1%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.2%% Tested - SAT/ACT 78.9%Average SAT Score 1251Average ACT Score 16.9STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 65.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 79.1%

Marble FallsWebsite www.mfisd.txed.netTotal Students 4,037Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 461.8Students per Teacher 14.1Attendance Rate 96.2%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.3%% Tested - SAT/ACT 56.5%Average SAT Score 1452Average ACT Score 21.1STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 81.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 92.1%

PflugervilleWebsite www.pflugervilleisd.netTotal Students 23,302Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 2,687.4Students per Teacher 15.0Attendance Rate 96.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.5%% Tested - SAT/ACT 72.8%Average SAT Score 1419Average ACT Score 23.9STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 81.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 91.9%

Round RockWebsite www.roundrockisd.orgTotal Students 42,588Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 5,660.9Students per Teacher 14.8Attendance Rate 96.4%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.7%% Tested - SAT/ACT 79.4%Average SAT Score 1599Average ACT Score 24.0STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 88.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 93.8%

San MarcosWebsite www.smcisd.netTotal Students 7,509Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,111.3Students per Teacher 13.9Attendance Rate 95.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 2.1%% Tested - SAT/ACT 71.2%Average SAT Score 1426Average ACT Score 19.5STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 73.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 84.0%

TaylorWebsite www.taylorisd.orgTotal Students 3,181Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 466.9Students per Teacher 14.9Attendance Rate 96.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.7%% Tested - SAT/ACT 56.3%Average SAT Score 1391Average ACT Score 18.4STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 100%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 73.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 97.0%

WimberleyWebsite www.wimberley.txed.netTotal Students 2,044Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 290.5Students per Teacher 14.6Attendance Rate 96.5%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 0.3%% Tested - SAT/ACT 88.8%Average SAT Score 1536Average ACT Score 22.3STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 90.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 97.8%

T.A.P.R. (formerly A.E.I.S) Reports are Released in January of Each Year updated January 2014http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/tapr/index.html

�at to See:Mexican �eetail Bats: One of the most amazing sights in Austin takes place every evening from March to early November, when 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from their roosts under the Congress Avenue Bridge just before sunset. The bridge spans Town Lake at the cross streets of Cesar Chavez to the north and Barton Springs Road on the south. The Austin American-Statesman's Bat Observation Center is on the southeast side.

Austin Murals & Signs:Austin is a very visual town, colorful, vibrant, and full of art. Austinites take very serious pride in this, and have put their creativity to good use on the multitude of unique, offbeat signs and murals throughout the city. From Jeremiah the Innocent (Austin’s beloved “Hi, how are you” frog), to the sweet love note of a local musician on the side of Joe’s Coffee, “I love you so much” to her partner. Another form of artistic expression Austinites love to participate in is graffiti. The graffiti wall at Castle Hill is a must-see for Austinites and visitors alike. A three-story playground for artists, this half-developed space was initially slated for housing (surprise, surprise), but there were problems, leaving the space empty. In 2011 it was finally crowned the title of HOPE Outdoor Gallery, becoming one of the largest outdoor galleries in Texas.

Tours:Austinites are so smitten for their city that they take tours of their own city regularly! These are just a few of the unique ways you can get to know some interesting parts of this amazing place:

AUSTIN DUCK ADVENTURESAn amphibious tour of downtown Austin and Beautiful Lake Austin inside an unsinkable US Coast Guard Inspected Hydra Terra Vehicles. www.austinducks.com

HAUNTED ATXA mobile haunted tour in a 1992 Cadillac Hearse that has been converted into a luxurious limousine, visiting 12 different landmarks that have experienced paranormal activity. www.hauntedatx.com

AUSTIN BREW BUSThe Austin Brew Bus is a unique beer experience where you’ll get to visit multiple breweries and brew-pubs while learning about the local beer scene and the craft beer industry. On these tours you will get a behind the scenes look at the beer making process and will have an opportunity to sample many great beers. You’ll even get an opportunity to try some great local food as well!www.austinbrewbus.wordpress.com

AUSTIN CITY RUNNING TOURSThese group running tours are 3 mile/5k led at a casual pace with designated stops along the way. This is not a race and runners of all levels are encouraged to participate. Offered nearly every Saturday, these running tours range from Historic Downtown, UT Campus, and various beer/adult beverage tours! www.cityrunningtours.com/austin

AUSTIN TROLLEY COMPANYAnother interesting way to tour the city is aboard the elegantly restored trolleys. Ride around and enjoy the scenic Hill Country in bygone style. www.austintrolley.com

Alamo �afthouse:The Alamo Drafthouse has become an Austin institution. Anyone claiming to be an Austinite has laughed their socks off at a Master Pancake show, participated in one of their dance parties or sing/quote-alongs, giggled through a girly night, nibbled fingernails at a Terror Tuesday, bro-ed out at an Action Pack, or competed in Air Sex World Championships (don’t ask). The Master Pancake comedians have been the reigning champs of “The Funniest Person in Austin” competition for several years running, and show no signs of letting up. Go see why the Austinites love these shows so much!www.drafthouse.com

Comedy:Everyone loves to laugh, but Austinite’s take it to another level. Here are a few Austin-only specialty comedy venues to get your laugh on:

ESTHER’S FOLLIES is a modern-day vaudeville theatre on 6th street downtown, named after actress Esther Williams. The acts incorporate magic, juggling, singing, dancing, and sketches on current events. It’s a fast paced comedy show that every Austinite MUST see!www.esthersfollies.com

NEW MOVEMENT THEATER is an improv, sketch, and standup comedy theater and training center offering classes, corporate training, and shows ranging from comedy rap battles to open mic nights!www.newmovementtheater.com

CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB is home to some of the best comedy perfor-mances an Austinite could hope for. They also offer comedy classes, improv classes, and the most hilarious version of defensive driving permitted by the state of Texas!www.capcitycomedy.com

PARAMOUNT THEATER:Any event at Austin’s famous Paramount Theater is sure to be unforgettable. Opened in 1915 (as the Majestic Theater), it became a legacy of theatrical service. Performers have come from around the world (including Harry Houdini!) to delight Austinites with their talents. The Paramount is also host to the wonderful Summer Film Festival, presenting classic and genre films in an unforgettable baroque palace theater setting. www.austintheatre.org

Cathedral of Junk:Winner of Austin Chronical’s “Best Organized Chaos” award, the Cathedral of Junk is an Austin must for Austinites and visitors alike. Some 60 tons of discarded items are piled artfully in a suburban backyard in South Austin, towering over the home of Vince Hannemann. It’s an ever-evolving shrine of the unwanted and discarded, a project that suits the attitude of free expression Austin is so famous for.

Roller Derby:Flat track or banked, Texas Rollergirls, Texas Roller Derby, and Austin Anarchy put on a great show. Rooted in the ‘70’s, Roller Derby is a fast paced brawl that you can’t take your eyes off of! Traditionally it’s a women’s sport, and these girls are tough! However, gentlemen don’t worry, you can join the fun too. Austin made sure to add a men’s league!

Austin Art Scene:Austin is a city of self-expression, so it’s easy to believe the art scene here is unlike any other. Here’s a quick list to get you started on your journey to becoming an art-savvy Austinite

ART ON 5THwww.arton5th.com

ART. SCIENCE. GALLERY. www.artsciencegallery.com

ARTWORKSwww.artworksaustin.com

AUSTIN ART GARAGEwww.austinartgarage.com

BIG MEDIUMwww.bigmedium.org

CAPITAL FINE ARTwww.capitalfineart.com

DAVIS GALLERYwww.davisgalleryaustin.com

FLATBED PRESS AND GALLERYwww.flatbedpress.com

GALLERY SHOAL CREEKwww.galleryshoalcreek.com

GRAYDUCK GALLERYwww.grayduckgallery.com

THE PEOPLE’S GALLERYwww.austintexas.gov

PHOTO METHODE GALLERYwww.photomethode.com

RUSSELL COLLECTION FINE ARTwww.russel-collection.com

STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERYwww.stephenlclarkgallery.com

TINY PARKwww.tinyparkgallery.com

UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDENwww.umlaufsculpture.org

WALLY WORKMAN GALLERYwww.wallyworkmangallery.com

YARD DOG ART GALLERYwww.yarddog.com

BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART – UTwww.blantonmuseum.org

THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTINwww.thecontemporaryaustin.org

HARRY RANSOM CENTERwww.hrc.utexas.edu

MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUMwww.mexic-artemuseum.org

PUMP PROJECTwww.pumpproject.org

VISUAL ARTS CENTER – UTwww.utexas.edu/finearts/vac

WOMEN & THEIR WORKwww.womenandtheirwork.org

�ail of Lights:Austin’s favorite holiday celebration boasts a lit tree 155 tall and 120 feet wide! With 3,309 multicolored light bulbs and topped with a 10-foot lighted double star, you can’t miss this Austinite favorite come holiday season. www.austintrailoflights.com

Moonlight Towers:The 165-foot-tall towers erected in 1895 use electricity from Austin’s first power plant on the Colorado River. The towers first used carbon arc lamps that were lit nightly by a worker who got to the top in an elevator that runs up the center of the framework. These were replaced in the 1920’s by incandescent lamps, and then by mercury vapor lamps in 1936. There are 17 towers in use today, one of which serves as the center post for the Zilker Park “Christmas Tree of Lights” each year. Austin’s Moonlight Towers are the only ones left in the United States and are on the National Registry of Historic Places. One of the towers was prominently featured in the film Dazed and Confused as the site of a high-school keg party, in which the character played by beloved Austinite Matthew McConaughey exclaims “party at the moon tower!”

Stevie Ray Vaughan StatueArguably Austin’s most well-known music icon, SRV’s 1990 Death at the age of 35 was marked with this commemorative structure at Auditorium Shores.

�at to do:6th StreetAnyone who’s heard of or been to Austin has probably heard of 6th street. It’s the party mecca for our dear city, and over the years it’s expanded so much that it’s been sectioned into distinct districts with very different flavors. Here’s the 6th street breakdown for newcomers:

WEST SIXTH STREET: Posh, more expensive bars, usually filled with young professionals and ex-frat boys

“DIRTY” SIXTH STREET: This is the rowdy stretch of Sixth Street, from about Brazos to I35, that makes the news.

EAST SIXTH STREET: East of I35, a much mellower place and a mecca for hipsters, with outdoor seating, and often art and music

Go Native, Get Natural:Austinites have a pretty serious commitment to nature, especially in and around our beautiful city. Here are a few must-see spots for every Austinite:

AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTERwww.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENwww.zilkergarden.org

AUSTIN ZOO AND ANIMAL SANCTUARYwww.austinzoo.org

LAKE TRAVISwww.laketravis.com

MAYFIELD PARKwww.mayfieldpark.org

MOUNT BONNELLwww.austinparks.org

EMMA LONG METROPOLITAN PARKwww.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/emmalong

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTERwww.wildflower.org

INNER SPACE CAVERNSwww.myinnerspacecavern.com

MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARKwww.tpwd.state.tx.us

UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN AND MUSEUMwww.umlaufsculpture.org

WILD BASIN WILDERNESS PRESERVEwww.wildbasin.org

Live Music:Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, and Austinites won’t let you forget it for a second. Boasting two of the largest music festivals in the world (SXSW and ACL), Austinites are the authority on what’s happening in the music world. Many of the music festivals and venues in Austin are even kid friendly! This is the best place to find new music and see your old favorites – be an Austinite and take advantage! This site will show all upcoming shows by date:www.showlistaustin.com

Cool Off!Surviving the heat encourages Austinites to take advantage of (and be spoiled by) the various recreational water resources nearby. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, kayaking, swimming, and much more have become hip hobbies in the Austin area. Here are a few of the most popular places frequented by native and naturalized Austinites:

HIPPIE HOLLOWHippie Hollow is one of the few public swimming spots in Texas where clothing is optional. It’s located on Lake Travis and no one under 18 is admitted.

DEEP EDDY POOLThe broad shallow end, cool water, and massive cottonwood trees make this place a family favorite. Lap swimmers have their own pool, so the kids can frolic to their heart’s content without getting in the way of the serious swimmers.

STACY POOLThis is the place to swim during cold weather, heated by a natural warm spring. It’s not big, and there’s not a lot of shade, but it’s a special favorite, particularly with lap swimmers.

BARTON SPRINGSDon’t call it the best swimming spot in Austin. Barton Springs may be the best swimming spot on earth. Cool and clear, this 1,100 foot-long spring-fed pool is one of the largest non-chlorinated swimming pools in the country.

HAMILTON POOL PRESERVEThere are many reasons to visit this spot: a sandy beach, a 75-foot waterfall and a huge rock formation that can be explored from the water or from a path that circles the pool. Hundreds of cliff swallows live above the pool in tiny nests and are constantly coming and going. The park also has good hiking trails and numerous species of birds.

SCULPTURE FALLS ON BARTON CREEKWhen the creek is flowing, this is an urban oasis. You’ll quickly forget you’re in the middle of town, as the waterfall drowns out the noise of the city. Located about 1 .3 miles upstream of the Mopac bridge, the only way to get to Sculpture is by walking or cycling, which keeps the amateurs at bay.

Rescue a pet:in 2010, Austin’s City Council voted for a plan to make Austin a no-kill city. Since then, we became the first no-kill city in the US, and Austin’s love for rescuing animals continues to grow. To pass as a true Austinite, pet adoption is the way to go! Here are a few places Austinites love to adopt their cuddly companions:

AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTERwww.austintexas.gov

AUSTIN PETS ALIVE!www.austinpetsalive.org

AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETYwww.austinhumanesociety.org

ANIMAL TRUSTEES OF AUSTINwww.animaltrustees.com

�n a Round of Chicken Sh*t BingoYou can’t just play this quirky (and slightly smelly) game of bingo—you have to win. And, really, that’s all about good old-fashioned luck. Here’s how it works: Stop by Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon on Burnet Road on a Sunday night, line up and buy a ticket for $2. Along with the 54 numbered squares, players can buy tickets on the line, the intersection of lines and the orange border around the board. After you’ve got your ticket, you just have to wait and see where the chicken, well, goes. The winning ticket-holder walks away with the cash pot—and the experience of a lifetime.

Circuit of the Americas:CoTA was first proposed in mid-2010 to be the first track in the United States purpose-built for Formula One. Austinites have embraced this enormous new venue and (of course) added a live music angle! The Austin 360 Amphitheater has become one of the largest venues in the city and sits at the base of the Observation Tower. Tours are given daily, including the view from the top! CoTA will also be the site for the 2014 Summer XGames. Explore your need for speed (or tricks!) and show your true Austin colors at the Circuit of the Americas!www.circuitoftheamericas.com

Get Fit!Let’s face it, in Austin, it’s bikini season almost all year. Thanks to that, Austinites take pride in being some of the fittest people in Texas! From crossfit to donation-based yoga classes to our beloved hike and bike trails to aerobic pole dancing, Austinites love finding unique ways to stay in shape. Here are just a few Austin favorites to get you fit like a local:

BUTLER HIKE & BIKE TRAILwww.thetrailfoundation.org

GREENBELTwww.austinparks.org

CROSSFIT CENTRALwww.centralathlete.com

CROSSFIT AUSTINwww.crossfitaustin.com

BLACK SWAN YOGAwww.blackswanyoga.com

BRASS OVARIES POLE DANCINGwww.brass-ovaries.com

SUP ATX STAND UP PADDLE BOARDINGwww.supatx.com

AUSTIN SWING SYNDICATEwww.austinswingsyndicate.org

BALLET AUSTINwww.balletaustin.org/getfit

Thank you to Herron Stock for providing us with some amazing photos for this piece. Check them out at www.herronstock.com

�at to know Population: 842,592 • County: Travis • Mayor: Lee Leffingwell • Area Codes: 512, 737 Police: 512-974-5000 • Fire: 512-974-0130 • Gas: Texas Gas, www.texasgasservice.com Electric, Water, and Solid Waste: City of Austin www.austinenergy.com Telephone/Cable: AT&T, Time Warner, Grande Communications, Google Fiber • Trash/Recycling: Residents choose a 21, 32, 64, or 96 gallon garbage cart and pay accordingly Taxes: There is no state income tax, sales tax is 8.25 percent • Hospitals: Brackenridge, Seton, St. David’s Medical Center, Dell Children’s, and University Medical Center School District: Austin Independent School District, 512-414-1700 • Colleges: University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward’s University, Huston-Tillotson University, Austin Community College, Concordia University • Newspapers: Austin American Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, Austin Business Journal, and The Daily Texan (UT’s Student Newspaper) • Major Grocers: H-E-B, Whole Foods Market, Central Market, Randall’s • Public Transportation: We have buses (www.capmetro.org) and the MetroRail, which runs between Leander and downtown—check out our Transportation Guide for more info! • Other Resources: City of Austin, www.austintexas.gov; Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.austintexas.org

�at to See:Mexican �eetail Bats: One of the most amazing sights in Austin takes place every evening from March to early November, when 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from their roosts under the Congress Avenue Bridge just before sunset. The bridge spans Town Lake at the cross streets of Cesar Chavez to the north and Barton Springs Road on the south. The Austin American-Statesman's Bat Observation Center is on the southeast side.

Austin Murals & Signs:Austin is a very visual town, colorful, vibrant, and full of art. Austinites take very serious pride in this, and have put their creativity to good use on the multitude of unique, offbeat signs and murals throughout the city. From Jeremiah the Innocent (Austin’s beloved “Hi, how are you” frog), to the sweet love note of a local musician on the side of Joe’s Coffee, “I love you so much” to her partner. Another form of artistic expression Austinites love to participate in is graffiti. The graffiti wall at Castle Hill is a must-see for Austinites and visitors alike. A three-story playground for artists, this half-developed space was initially slated for housing (surprise, surprise), but there were problems, leaving the space empty. In 2011 it was finally crowned the title of HOPE Outdoor Gallery, becoming one of the largest outdoor galleries in Texas.

Tours:Austinites are so smitten for their city that they take tours of their own city regularly! These are just a few of the unique ways you can get to know some interesting parts of this amazing place:

AUSTIN DUCK ADVENTURESAn amphibious tour of downtown Austin and Beautiful Lake Austin inside an unsinkable US Coast Guard Inspected Hydra Terra Vehicles. www.austinducks.com

HAUNTED ATXA mobile haunted tour in a 1992 Cadillac Hearse that has been converted into a luxurious limousine, visiting 12 different landmarks that have experienced paranormal activity. www.hauntedatx.com

AUSTIN BREW BUSThe Austin Brew Bus is a unique beer experience where you’ll get to visit multiple breweries and brew-pubs while learning about the local beer scene and the craft beer industry. On these tours you will get a behind the scenes look at the beer making process and will have an opportunity to sample many great beers. You’ll even get an opportunity to try some great local food as well!www.austinbrewbus.wordpress.com

AUSTIN CITY RUNNING TOURSThese group running tours are 3 mile/5k led at a casual pace with designated stops along the way. This is not a race and runners of all levels are encouraged to participate. Offered nearly every Saturday, these running tours range from Historic Downtown, UT Campus, and various beer/adult beverage tours! www.cityrunningtours.com/austin

AUSTIN TROLLEY COMPANYAnother interesting way to tour the city is aboard the elegantly restored trolleys. Ride around and enjoy the scenic Hill Country in bygone style. www.austintrolley.com

Alamo �afthouse:The Alamo Drafthouse has become an Austin institution. Anyone claiming to be an Austinite has laughed their socks off at a Master Pancake show, participated in one of their dance parties or sing/quote-alongs, giggled through a girly night, nibbled fingernails at a Terror Tuesday, bro-ed out at an Action Pack, or competed in Air Sex World Championships (don’t ask). The Master Pancake comedians have been the reigning champs of “The Funniest Person in Austin” competition for several years running, and show no signs of letting up. Go see why the Austinites love these shows so much!www.drafthouse.com

Comedy:Everyone loves to laugh, but Austinite’s take it to another level. Here are a few Austin-only specialty comedy venues to get your laugh on:

ESTHER’S FOLLIES is a modern-day vaudeville theatre on 6th street downtown, named after actress Esther Williams. The acts incorporate magic, juggling, singing, dancing, and sketches on current events. It’s a fast paced comedy show that every Austinite MUST see!www.esthersfollies.com

NEW MOVEMENT THEATER is an improv, sketch, and standup comedy theater and training center offering classes, corporate training, and shows ranging from comedy rap battles to open mic nights!www.newmovementtheater.com

CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB is home to some of the best comedy perfor-mances an Austinite could hope for. They also offer comedy classes, improv classes, and the most hilarious version of defensive driving permitted by the state of Texas!www.capcitycomedy.com

PARAMOUNT THEATER:Any event at Austin’s famous Paramount Theater is sure to be unforgettable. Opened in 1915 (as the Majestic Theater), it became a legacy of theatrical service. Performers have come from around the world (including Harry Houdini!) to delight Austinites with their talents. The Paramount is also host to the wonderful Summer Film Festival, presenting classic and genre films in an unforgettable baroque palace theater setting. www.austintheatre.org

Cathedral of Junk:Winner of Austin Chronical’s “Best Organized Chaos” award, the Cathedral of Junk is an Austin must for Austinites and visitors alike. Some 60 tons of discarded items are piled artfully in a suburban backyard in South Austin, towering over the home of Vince Hannemann. It’s an ever-evolving shrine of the unwanted and discarded, a project that suits the attitude of free expression Austin is so famous for.

Roller Derby:Flat track or banked, Texas Rollergirls, Texas Roller Derby, and Austin Anarchy put on a great show. Rooted in the ‘70’s, Roller Derby is a fast paced brawl that you can’t take your eyes off of! Traditionally it’s a women’s sport, and these girls are tough! However, gentlemen don’t worry, you can join the fun too. Austin made sure to add a men’s league!

Austin Art Scene:Austin is a city of self-expression, so it’s easy to believe the art scene here is unlike any other. Here’s a quick list to get you started on your journey to becoming an art-savvy Austinite

ART ON 5THwww.arton5th.com

ART. SCIENCE. GALLERY. www.artsciencegallery.com

ARTWORKSwww.artworksaustin.com

AUSTIN ART GARAGEwww.austinartgarage.com

BIG MEDIUMwww.bigmedium.org

CAPITAL FINE ARTwww.capitalfineart.com

DAVIS GALLERYwww.davisgalleryaustin.com

FLATBED PRESS AND GALLERYwww.flatbedpress.com

GALLERY SHOAL CREEKwww.galleryshoalcreek.com

GRAYDUCK GALLERYwww.grayduckgallery.com

THE PEOPLE’S GALLERYwww.austintexas.gov

PHOTO METHODE GALLERYwww.photomethode.com

RUSSELL COLLECTION FINE ARTwww.russel-collection.com

STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERYwww.stephenlclarkgallery.com

TINY PARKwww.tinyparkgallery.com

UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDENwww.umlaufsculpture.org

WALLY WORKMAN GALLERYwww.wallyworkmangallery.com

YARD DOG ART GALLERYwww.yarddog.com

BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART – UTwww.blantonmuseum.org

THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTINwww.thecontemporaryaustin.org

HARRY RANSOM CENTERwww.hrc.utexas.edu

MEXIC-ARTE MUSEUMwww.mexic-artemuseum.org

PUMP PROJECTwww.pumpproject.org

VISUAL ARTS CENTER – UTwww.utexas.edu/finearts/vac

WOMEN & THEIR WORKwww.womenandtheirwork.org

�ail of Lights:Austin’s favorite holiday celebration boasts a lit tree 155 tall and 120 feet wide! With 3,309 multicolored light bulbs and topped with a 10-foot lighted double star, you can’t miss this Austinite favorite come holiday season. www.austintrailoflights.com

Moonlight Towers:The 165-foot-tall towers erected in 1895 use electricity from Austin’s first power plant on the Colorado River. The towers first used carbon arc lamps that were lit nightly by a worker who got to the top in an elevator that runs up the center of the framework. These were replaced in the 1920’s by incandescent lamps, and then by mercury vapor lamps in 1936. There are 17 towers in use today, one of which serves as the center post for the Zilker Park “Christmas Tree of Lights” each year. Austin’s Moonlight Towers are the only ones left in the United States and are on the National Registry of Historic Places. One of the towers was prominently featured in the film Dazed and Confused as the site of a high-school keg party, in which the character played by beloved Austinite Matthew McConaughey exclaims “party at the moon tower!”

Stevie Ray Vaughan StatueArguably Austin’s most well-known music icon, SRV’s 1990 Death at the age of 35 was marked with this commemorative structure at Auditorium Shores.

�at to do:6th StreetAnyone who’s heard of or been to Austin has probably heard of 6th street. It’s the party mecca for our dear city, and over the years it’s expanded so much that it’s been sectioned into distinct districts with very different flavors. Here’s the 6th street breakdown for newcomers:

WEST SIXTH STREET: Posh, more expensive bars, usually filled with young professionals and ex-frat boys

“DIRTY” SIXTH STREET: This is the rowdy stretch of Sixth Street, from about Brazos to I35, that makes the news.

EAST SIXTH STREET: East of I35, a much mellower place and a mecca for hipsters, with outdoor seating, and often art and music

Go Native, Get Natural:Austinites have a pretty serious commitment to nature, especially in and around our beautiful city. Here are a few must-see spots for every Austinite:

AUSTIN NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTERwww.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc

ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDENwww.zilkergarden.org

AUSTIN ZOO AND ANIMAL SANCTUARYwww.austinzoo.org

LAKE TRAVISwww.laketravis.com

MAYFIELD PARKwww.mayfieldpark.org

MOUNT BONNELLwww.austinparks.org

EMMA LONG METROPOLITAN PARKwww.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/emmalong

LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTERwww.wildflower.org

INNER SPACE CAVERNSwww.myinnerspacecavern.com

MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARKwww.tpwd.state.tx.us

UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN AND MUSEUMwww.umlaufsculpture.org

WILD BASIN WILDERNESS PRESERVEwww.wildbasin.org

Live Music:Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, and Austinites won’t let you forget it for a second. Boasting two of the largest music festivals in the world (SXSW and ACL), Austinites are the authority on what’s happening in the music world. Many of the music festivals and venues in Austin are even kid friendly! This is the best place to find new music and see your old favorites – be an Austinite and take advantage! This site will show all upcoming shows by date:www.showlistaustin.com

Cool Off!Surviving the heat encourages Austinites to take advantage of (and be spoiled by) the various recreational water resources nearby. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, kayaking, swimming, and much more have become hip hobbies in the Austin area. Here are a few of the most popular places frequented by native and naturalized Austinites:

HIPPIE HOLLOWHippie Hollow is one of the few public swimming spots in Texas where clothing is optional. It’s located on Lake Travis and no one under 18 is admitted.

DEEP EDDY POOLThe broad shallow end, cool water, and massive cottonwood trees make this place a family favorite. Lap swimmers have their own pool, so the kids can frolic to their heart’s content without getting in the way of the serious swimmers.

STACY POOLThis is the place to swim during cold weather, heated by a natural warm spring. It’s not big, and there’s not a lot of shade, but it’s a special favorite, particularly with lap swimmers.

BARTON SPRINGSDon’t call it the best swimming spot in Austin. Barton Springs may be the best swimming spot on earth. Cool and clear, this 1,100 foot-long spring-fed pool is one of the largest non-chlorinated swimming pools in the country.

HAMILTON POOL PRESERVEThere are many reasons to visit this spot: a sandy beach, a 75-foot waterfall and a huge rock formation that can be explored from the water or from a path that circles the pool. Hundreds of cliff swallows live above the pool in tiny nests and are constantly coming and going. The park also has good hiking trails and numerous species of birds.

SCULPTURE FALLS ON BARTON CREEKWhen the creek is flowing, this is an urban oasis. You’ll quickly forget you’re in the middle of town, as the waterfall drowns out the noise of the city. Located about 1 .3 miles upstream of the Mopac bridge, the only way to get to Sculpture is by walking or cycling, which keeps the amateurs at bay.

Rescue a pet:in 2010, Austin’s City Council voted for a plan to make Austin a no-kill city. Since then, we became the first no-kill city in the US, and Austin’s love for rescuing animals continues to grow. To pass as a true Austinite, pet adoption is the way to go! Here are a few places Austinites love to adopt their cuddly companions:

AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTERwww.austintexas.gov

AUSTIN PETS ALIVE!www.austinpetsalive.org

AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETYwww.austinhumanesociety.org

ANIMAL TRUSTEES OF AUSTINwww.animaltrustees.com

�n a Round of Chicken Sh*t BingoYou can’t just play this quirky (and slightly smelly) game of bingo—you have to win. And, really, that’s all about good old-fashioned luck. Here’s how it works: Stop by Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon on Burnet Road on a Sunday night, line up and buy a ticket for $2. Along with the 54 numbered squares, players can buy tickets on the line, the intersection of lines and the orange border around the board. After you’ve got your ticket, you just have to wait and see where the chicken, well, goes. The winning ticket-holder walks away with the cash pot—and the experience of a lifetime.

Circuit of the Americas:CoTA was first proposed in mid-2010 to be the first track in the United States purpose-built for Formula One. Austinites have embraced this enormous new venue and (of course) added a live music angle! The Austin 360 Amphitheater has become one of the largest venues in the city and sits at the base of the Observation Tower. Tours are given daily, including the view from the top! CoTA will also be the site for the 2014 Summer XGames. Explore your need for speed (or tricks!) and show your true Austin colors at the Circuit of the Americas!www.circuitoftheamericas.com

Get Fit!Let’s face it, in Austin, it’s bikini season almost all year. Thanks to that, Austinites take pride in being some of the fittest people in Texas! From crossfit to donation-based yoga classes to our beloved hike and bike trails to aerobic pole dancing, Austinites love finding unique ways to stay in shape. Here are just a few Austin favorites to get you fit like a local:

BUTLER HIKE & BIKE TRAILwww.thetrailfoundation.org

GREENBELTwww.austinparks.org

CROSSFIT CENTRALwww.centralathlete.com

CROSSFIT AUSTINwww.crossfitaustin.com

BLACK SWAN YOGAwww.blackswanyoga.com

BRASS OVARIES POLE DANCINGwww.brass-ovaries.com

SUP ATX STAND UP PADDLE BOARDINGwww.supatx.com

AUSTIN SWING SYNDICATEwww.austinswingsyndicate.org

BALLET AUSTINwww.balletaustin.org/getfit

Thank you to Herron Stock for providing us with some amazing photos for this piece. Check them out at www.herronstock.com

�at to know Population: 842,592 • County: Travis • Mayor: Lee Leffingwell • Area Codes: 512, 737 Police: 512-974-5000 • Fire: 512-974-0130 • Gas: Texas Gas, www.texasgasservice.com Electric, Water, and Solid Waste: City of Austin www.austinenergy.com Telephone/Cable: AT&T, Time Warner, Grande Communications, Google Fiber • Trash/Recycling: Residents choose a 21, 32, 64, or 96 gallon garbage cart and pay accordingly Taxes: There is no state income tax, sales tax is 8.25 percent • Hospitals: Brackenridge, Seton, St. David’s Medical Center, Dell Children’s, and University Medical Center School District: Austin Independent School District, 512-414-1700 • Colleges: University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward’s University, Huston-Tillotson University, Austin Community College, Concordia University • Newspapers: Austin American Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, Austin Business Journal, and The Daily Texan (UT’s Student Newspaper) • Major Grocers: H-E-B, Whole Foods Market, Central Market, Randall’s • Public Transportation: We have buses (www.capmetro.org) and the MetroRail, which runs between Leander and downtown—check out our Transportation Guide for more info! • Other Resources: City of Austin, www.austintexas.gov; Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.austintexas.org

AUSTINBERGSTROMWWW.AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/AIRPORT

Parking GarageRental Cars Only (Level 3)

FREE Cell Phone LotFeaturing Real-Time Flight Information Monitors

FROMAUSTINTXD -71 East BoundFrom TX-71, take the exit forn “Airport Cargo/Service Entrance.” Turn right onto Spirit of Texas Drive. Go forward through the four-way stop. The cell phone lot is on the left at 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive.

FROMBASTROPTX -71 West boundTake the airport exit. Cross Presidential Blvd. (first traffic signal). Take a left on Spirit of Texas Drive (at four-way stop). Follow Spirit of Texas through next four-way stop. The cell phone lot is on the left at 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive.

www.abia.org/mufids/arrivals.aspReal-Time Flight Information

Directions

HOTEL DR.71

SPIRIT OF TEXAS DR.

Airport Cargo/Service Entrance Exit

Exit

On-Airport Parking

Garage

. FREE Cell Phone Lot 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive

Garage C

Garage A

Garage B

Garage D

Garage F

GarageG

E

AIRPORTADDRESSAustin-Bergstrom International AirportBarbara Jordan Terminal3600 Presidential BoulevardAustin, Texas 78719

ABIA Airport Information EmailE-mail is checked Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.airportinfo@austintexas.gov

AIRLINES Non-Stop Service to over 30 Destinations

AeromarGates 2, 3, 21, 24855/237-6627 www.aeromar.com.mx

AirTran(subsidiary of Southwest Airlines) Gate 7800/247-8726 www.airtran.com

Alaska AirlinesGate 2, 3, 21, 24800/252-7522 www.alaskaair.com

Allegiant AirGates 2, 3, 21, 24702/505-8888 www.allegiantair.com

INTERNATIONALAIRPORT

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport continues to plan for the future, and we are ever assessing our City’s growth trends and projections. This planning takes into consideration the needs created for airport facilities by the various levels of passengers flowing in and out every year. This includes parking, roadways and other supporting facilities as well as the terminal and airfield themselves.

There will be approximately 55,000 square feet added to the terminal as part of the East Terminal Infill. By connecting the East ticket lobby to the concourse around Gate 5, it improves passenger flow in the terminal. This project also includes a new security checkpoint with 10 lanes. Construction began in 2013 and is preparing the way for future terminal expansion, with completion scheduled for 2015. Future plans for the terminal include expanding the concourse on the east end by about six gates. This depends on variables such as annual passenger traffic and current gate usage.

CONRAC (Consolidated Rental Car Facility) consolidates car rental operations into one area and adds 900 more parking spaces for customers. The CONRAC building will be a multi-story garage, and is part of a 1.6 million sq. ft. parking complex. This $1.5 million dollar construction project addresses passenger growth and demand.

New public parking will be available on the first floor of the CONRAC facility, as well as the third floor of the existing parking garage, which is currently occupied by the rental car companies. The project increases efficiency by providing ready rental-car return spaces, and quick turn-around areas with vehicle fueling, cleaning and storage facilities. This reduces the need to ferry vehicles back and forth between the terminal and remote service centers. This in turn reduces fuel consumption, vehicle exhaust, and traffic on Presidential Boulevard. All told, the new consolidated rental car facility will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 400 tons annually. Austin Commercial, a local firm, is working with DWA Architects to construct the facility.

Future Plans & Major Construction

American AirlinesGates 13, 14,15 800/433-7300 www.aa.com

British AirwaysGates 2, 3, 21, 24 800/247-9297 www.britishairways.com

Delta AirlinesGates 4, 5, 6800/221-1212 www.delta.com

Frontier AirlinesGate 2, 3, 21, 24800/432-1359 www.frontierairlines.com

JetBlue AirwaysGate 19800/538-2583 www.jetblue.com

Southwest AirlinesGates 7 thru 12800/435-9792 www.southwest.com

United AirlinesGates 16,18, 22, 23, 25 800/241-6522 www.united.com

US AirwaysGate 20800/428-4322 www.usairways.com

Virgin AmericaGate 2, 3, 21, 24877/359-8474 www.virginamerica.com

Real TimeFlight Information

Arrivalswww.abia.org/mufids/arrivals.asp

Departureswww.abia.org/mufids/departures.asp

The Parking Spot1600 Hwy 71 E, Austin512/385-9343www.theparkingspot.com

Airport Fast Park2300 Spirit of Texas Dr., Austin512/385-8877www.airportfastpark.com

ABIA On-Airport Parking3600 Presidential Blvd., Austin512/530-3300www.austintexas.gov/department/airport-parking

PARKING

ATM

Postal Box/Stamps

Shoe Shine Booths

$ Bus

Rental Cars

Retail Stores

Entrance/Exit

Restrooms

Elevators

Ticket Counters

Flight Information

Security

Stairs

Escalators

Baggage Carts

Coctail lounges

Restaurants

AIRPORTPHONENUMBERS

General Info (24-hrs a day) 512/530-2242

Travelers with Disabilities 512/530-2242

Lost and Found 512/530-7600

Airport Paging (24-hrs a day) 512/530-7243

Airport Parking Information 512/530-3307

AUSTINBERGSTROMWWW.AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/AIRPORT

Parking GarageRental Cars Only (Level 3)

FREE Cell Phone LotFeaturing Real-Time Flight Information Monitors

FROMAUSTINTXD -71 East BoundFrom TX-71, take the exit forn “Airport Cargo/Service Entrance.” Turn right onto Spirit of Texas Drive. Go forward through the four-way stop. The cell phone lot is on the left at 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive.

FROMBASTROPTX -71 West boundTake the airport exit. Cross Presidential Blvd. (first traffic signal). Take a left on Spirit of Texas Drive (at four-way stop). Follow Spirit of Texas through next four-way stop. The cell phone lot is on the left at 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive.

www.abia.org/mufids/arrivals.aspReal-Time Flight Information

Directions

HOTEL DR.71

SPIRIT OF TEXAS DR.

Airport Cargo/Service Entrance Exit

Exit

On-Airport Parking

Garage

. FREE Cell Phone Lot 2801 Spirit of Texas Drive

Garage C

Garage A

Garage B

Garage D

Garage F

GarageG

E

AIRPORTADDRESSAustin-Bergstrom International AirportBarbara Jordan Terminal3600 Presidential BoulevardAustin, Texas 78719

ABIA Airport Information EmailE-mail is checked Mondays-Fridays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.airportinfo@austintexas.gov

AIRLINES Non-Stop Service to over 30 Destinations

AeromarGates 2, 3, 21, 24855/237-6627 www.aeromar.com.mx

AirTran(subsidiary of Southwest Airlines) Gate 7800/247-8726 www.airtran.com

Alaska AirlinesGate 2, 3, 21, 24800/252-7522 www.alaskaair.com

Allegiant AirGates 2, 3, 21, 24702/505-8888 www.allegiantair.com

INTERNATIONALAIRPORT

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport continues to plan for the future, and we are ever assessing our City’s growth trends and projections. This planning takes into consideration the needs created for airport facilities by the various levels of passengers flowing in and out every year. This includes parking, roadways and other supporting facilities as well as the terminal and airfield themselves.

There will be approximately 55,000 square feet added to the terminal as part of the East Terminal Infill. By connecting the East ticket lobby to the concourse around Gate 5, it improves passenger flow in the terminal. This project also includes a new security checkpoint with 10 lanes. Construction began in 2013 and is preparing the way for future terminal expansion, with completion scheduled for 2015. Future plans for the terminal include expanding the concourse on the east end by about six gates. This depends on variables such as annual passenger traffic and current gate usage.

CONRAC (Consolidated Rental Car Facility) consolidates car rental operations into one area and adds 900 more parking spaces for customers. The CONRAC building will be a multi-story garage, and is part of a 1.6 million sq. ft. parking complex. This $1.5 million dollar construction project addresses passenger growth and demand.

New public parking will be available on the first floor of the CONRAC facility, as well as the third floor of the existing parking garage, which is currently occupied by the rental car companies. The project increases efficiency by providing ready rental-car return spaces, and quick turn-around areas with vehicle fueling, cleaning and storage facilities. This reduces the need to ferry vehicles back and forth between the terminal and remote service centers. This in turn reduces fuel consumption, vehicle exhaust, and traffic on Presidential Boulevard. All told, the new consolidated rental car facility will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 400 tons annually. Austin Commercial, a local firm, is working with DWA Architects to construct the facility.

Future Plans & Major Construction

American AirlinesGates 13, 14,15 800/433-7300 www.aa.com

British AirwaysGates 2, 3, 21, 24 800/247-9297 www.britishairways.com

Delta AirlinesGates 4, 5, 6800/221-1212 www.delta.com

Frontier AirlinesGate 2, 3, 21, 24800/432-1359 www.frontierairlines.com

JetBlue AirwaysGate 19800/538-2583 www.jetblue.com

Southwest AirlinesGates 7 thru 12800/435-9792 www.southwest.com

United AirlinesGates 16,18, 22, 23, 25 800/241-6522 www.united.com

US AirwaysGate 20800/428-4322 www.usairways.com

Virgin AmericaGate 2, 3, 21, 24877/359-8474 www.virginamerica.com

Real TimeFlight Information

Arrivalswww.abia.org/mufids/arrivals.asp

Departureswww.abia.org/mufids/departures.asp

The Parking Spot1600 Hwy 71 E, Austin512/385-9343www.theparkingspot.com

Airport Fast Park2300 Spirit of Texas Dr., Austin512/385-8877www.airportfastpark.com

ABIA On-Airport Parking3600 Presidential Blvd., Austin512/530-3300www.austintexas.gov/department/airport-parking

PARKING

ATM

Postal Box/Stamps

Shoe Shine Booths

$ Bus

Rental Cars

Retail Stores

Entrance/Exit

Restrooms

Elevators

Ticket Counters

Flight Information

Security

Stairs

Escalators

Baggage Carts

Coctail lounges

Restaurants

AIRPORTPHONENUMBERS

General Info (24-hrs a day) 512/530-2242

Travelers with Disabilities 512/530-2242

Lost and Found 512/530-7600

Airport Paging (24-hrs a day) 512/530-7243

Airport Parking Information 512/530-3307

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Downtown401 E. 4th StreetConveniently located outside the Austin Convention Center on 4th Street between Neches & Trinity.

Plaza Saltillo412 Comal StreetLocated in East Austin among a diverse, culturally rich area with an eclectic mix of small businesses, artists, and new enterprises.

MLK Jr.1719 Alexander Ave.MLK, Jr. Station is the main rail stop serving the University of Texas by offering direct shuttle service to the campus and the State Capitol complex.

Highland6420 ½ Airport Blvd.Located along Airport Blvd. just south of Highland Mall Blvd.

Crestview6920 North Lamar Blvd.Located west of Lamar between Justin and St. John’s Ave. and serves nearby neighborhoods and businesses. The station is adjacent to Midtown Commons, a transit oriented development.

Kramer2427 ½ Kramer LaneLocated next to Kramer Lane east of Burnet Road near the Domain Shopping Center and other employers.

Howard3710 West Howard LaneConveniently located at the southwest corner of Howard Lane & MoPac with easy access from all directions. The station offers 200 parking spaces.

Lakeline13625 Lyndhurst Blvd.The northernmost MetroRail stop in the Austin city limits. The station serves commuters from northwest Austin and surrounding communities. Lakeline Station offers 500 parking spaces.

Leander800 N. US 183The Leander Station is the northernmost stop on the Red Line. The station offers 600 parking spaces.

COMMUTERPACKAGEPRICINGCommuter Service includes MetroRail and Express Routes 935-990, plus all Local and Premium routes with a Day Pass or higher.

SINGLERIDETICKETS

Normal Rate $2.75 REGIONALPASSES

DAYPASSNormal Rate $5.50

7DAYPASS Normal Rate $22.00

31DAYPASS Normal Rate $77.00

PREMIUMPACKAGEPRICINGPremium Service includes MetroRapid and Flyer Routes 100-199, plus all Local routes with a Day Pass or higher.

SINGLERIDETICKETS

Normal Rate $1.50 REGIONALPASSES

DAYPASSNormal Rate $3.00

7DAYPASS Normal Rate $13.50

31DAYPASS Normal Rate $49.50

LOCALPRICINGLocal Service includes bus routes 1-99, 200-490 and UT Shuttles.

SINGLERIDETICKETS

Normal Rate $1.00 REGIONALPASSES

DAYPASSNormal Rate $2.00

7DAYPASS Normal Rate $9.00

31DAYPASS Normal Rate $33.00

Capital Metro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985, and work every day to give residents, commuters and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.

• 50 Metro routes, one MetroRapid route, 8 Express routes and 19 UT shuttle routes• 3,000 bus stops throughout Central Texas• 43 MetroRapid stations serve Route 801

• MetroRail passenger rail service between the City of Leander and downtown Austin• 9 MetroRail stations located along a 32-mile line• MetroAccess service for passengers with disabilities

Information Center: 512/389-7475E-Mail: customer.service@capmetro.orgTicket & Pass sales: 512/389-7475Customer Comments: 512/385-0190

CONTACT GO Line: 512/474-1200TDD: 512/385-5872 (service for persons with hearing impairments)

Lost and Found: 512/389-7454Job Line: 512/389-7450

Transit Store (Tickets, Maps, Assistance)209 West 9th Street, Austin

• Reduced Fare is half of the prices shown above for Single Ride, Day passes, and 31 Day passes with a valid Reduced Fare ID card. *7 Day Reduced Fare passes are not available.• Transfers to Rail Connectors are no longer included in a Single Ride Commuter fare. Riders will have to purchase an additional Local Fare ($1).*Information deemed reliable. Pricing subject to change.

EMPLOYER/SCHOOLPASS PROGRAM• University of Texas students,

faculty and staff; Austin Community College students, faculty and staff and City of Austin employees ride at no charge on MetroRapid, bus and rail services through a paid agreement with Capital Metro.

• Riders must have a valid ID and respective pass to ride free.

• Fare inspectors on MetroRapid may request to see valid ID.

NOCHARGE• Children five and under

with an accompanying adult, and emergency and military personnel in uniform ride Capital Metro bus and rail services at no charge.

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Downtown401 E. 4th StreetConveniently located outside the Austin Convention Center on 4th Street between Neches & Trinity.

Plaza Saltillo412 Comal StreetLocated in East Austin among a diverse, culturally rich area with an eclectic mix of small businesses, artists, and new enterprises.

MLK Jr.1719 Alexander Ave.MLK, Jr. Station is the main rail stop serving the University of Texas by offering direct shuttle service to the campus and the State Capitol complex.

Highland6420 ½ Airport Blvd.Located along Airport Blvd. just south of Highland Mall Blvd.

Crestview6920 North Lamar Blvd.Located west of Lamar between Justin and St. John’s Ave. and serves nearby neighborhoods and businesses. The station is adjacent to Midtown Commons, a transit oriented development.

Kramer2427 ½ Kramer LaneLocated next to Kramer Lane east of Burnet Road near the Domain Shopping Center and other employers.

Howard3710 West Howard LaneConveniently located at the southwest corner of Howard Lane & MoPac with easy access from all directions. The station offers 200 parking spaces.

Lakeline13625 Lyndhurst Blvd.The northernmost MetroRail stop in the Austin city limits. The station serves commuters from northwest Austin and surrounding communities. Lakeline Station offers 500 parking spaces.

Leander800 N. US 183The Leander Station is the northernmost stop on the Red Line. The station offers 600 parking spaces.

COMMUTERPACKAGEPRICINGCommuter Service includes MetroRail and Express Routes 935-990, plus all Local and Premium routes with a Day Pass or higher.

SINGLERIDETICKETS

Normal Rate $2.75 REGIONALPASSES

DAYPASSNormal Rate $5.50

7DAYPASS Normal Rate $22.00

31DAYPASS Normal Rate $77.00

PREMIUMPACKAGEPRICINGPremium Service includes MetroRapid and Flyer Routes 100-199, plus all Local routes with a Day Pass or higher.

SINGLERIDETICKETS

Normal Rate $1.50 REGIONALPASSES

DAYPASSNormal Rate $3.00

7DAYPASS Normal Rate $13.50

31DAYPASS Normal Rate $49.50

LOCALPRICINGLocal Service includes bus routes 1-99, 200-490 and UT Shuttles.

SINGLERIDETICKETS

Normal Rate $1.00 REGIONALPASSES

DAYPASSNormal Rate $2.00

7DAYPASS Normal Rate $9.00

31DAYPASS Normal Rate $33.00

Capital Metro is Austin's regional public transportation provider. We've been around since 1985, and work every day to give residents, commuters and visitors the best possible transit options available to match their busy everyday lives.

• 50 Metro routes, one MetroRapid route, 8 Express routes and 19 UT shuttle routes• 3,000 bus stops throughout Central Texas• 43 MetroRapid stations serve Route 801

• MetroRail passenger rail service between the City of Leander and downtown Austin• 9 MetroRail stations located along a 32-mile line• MetroAccess service for passengers with disabilities

Information Center: 512/389-7475E-Mail: customer.service@capmetro.orgTicket & Pass sales: 512/389-7475Customer Comments: 512/385-0190

CONTACT GO Line: 512/474-1200TDD: 512/385-5872 (service for persons with hearing impairments)

Lost and Found: 512/389-7454Job Line: 512/389-7450

Transit Store (Tickets, Maps, Assistance)209 West 9th Street, Austin

• Reduced Fare is half of the prices shown above for Single Ride, Day passes, and 31 Day passes with a valid Reduced Fare ID card. *7 Day Reduced Fare passes are not available.• Transfers to Rail Connectors are no longer included in a Single Ride Commuter fare. Riders will have to purchase an additional Local Fare ($1).*Information deemed reliable. Pricing subject to change.

EMPLOYER/SCHOOLPASS PROGRAM• University of Texas students,

faculty and staff; Austin Community College students, faculty and staff and City of Austin employees ride at no charge on MetroRapid, bus and rail services through a paid agreement with Capital Metro.

• Riders must have a valid ID and respective pass to ride free.

• Fare inspectors on MetroRapid may request to see valid ID.

NOCHARGE• Children five and under

with an accompanying adult, and emergency and military personnel in uniform ride Capital Metro bus and rail services at no charge.

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TURNPIKESYSTEM

How TxTag Works

TxTag makes paying tolls simple and fast. There's no stopping or slowing down to pay, no waiting in line at a toll booth and no searching for change on toll roads across Texas.

The TxTag sticker goes on the inside of your windshield behind your rearview mirror. An electronic reader above the toll roads sends a signal to the microchip inside the sticker, and tolls are automatically deducted from your prepaid TxTag account.

TxTag works like a prepaid phone card or gift card. With a TxTag account, you prepay your tolls. TxTag customers save up to 25% on tolls statewide, and there is never a fee for using your tag. You can easily check your toll expenses and account balance or make payments to your account online or by phone.

Get started with a TxTag. When you open an account with $20 in prepaid tolls, you will receive a TxTag Starter Kit that contains all you need to start using your TxTag, including installation instructions and the User Guide.

Because removing the sticker can damage the chip inside, your TxTag must be permanently installed and cannot be moved between vehicles. If you have more than one vehicle, you can order tags for each and manage them all through one account.

Some vehicles, including motorcycles, need special kinds of tags.

Motorcycle Tags: Because the TxTag sticker relies on windshield glass to work, motorcycles require a special tag. The motorcycle tag uses different technology to provide the same benefits of a standard TxTag. To order a motorcycle tag, call 1-888-468-9824. A refundable deposit is required.

Bumper Tags: Bumper tags are required for vehicles with certain windshields. Because bumper tags can be reused, a refundable deposit is required. If you have questions, call 1-888-468-9824.

TxTag

State Highway 130 The SH 130 toll road is the fast, nonstop alternative to I-35. Whether it’s a bypass around

Austin traffic or a quicker way to the airport, SH 130 is about getting where you’re going faster and with a lot less stress. The remaining 41 miles of the SH 130 toll road provide more relief from traffic congestion for motorists traveling between Austin and San Antonio.

State Highway 45 North SH 45 North is approximately 13 miles long, extending from Ridgeline Boulevard west of U.S. 183 eastward to SH 130. It connects with major

interchanges at U.S. 183, Loop 1, I-35 & SH 130.

State Highway 45 SoutheastSH 45 Southeast is a 7.4-mile (11.9 km), tolled segment southeast of Austin, near Creedmoor, Texas. Roughly paralleling Farm to Market Road

1327, it is a four-lane, controlled-access facility that links SH 130 and US 183 to Interstate 35 north of Buda, Texas. It completes the SH 45 eastern bypass loop around the Austin metropolitan area.

183A183A is an 11.6-mile toll road operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. It

extends from northwest Austin through Cedar Park and Leander in northwest Williamson County. The Mobility Authority accelerated development of the northern extension of 183A which is now opened as of 2012.

Manor ExpresswayManor Expressway will be a 6.2-mile limited-access toll road with three lanes in each direction.

It is being constructed in an expanded median of US 290 and will extend from US 183 to east of Parmer Lane. The existing US 290 will be widened and will remain non-tolled. The project will open in phases that began in late 2012 with full completion in 2014.

www.manorexpressway.com

Loop 1The Loop 1 extension is approximately three miles long from Parmer Lane to SH 45 North. It

is a six-lane divided roadway with limited frontage roads.www.mopacexpress.com

OPENEDTOLLROADS

Capital MetroRail

Toll Roads Open

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Proposed

TxTag Customer Service Center

Where to get a TxTag

Online:www.txtag.org Filling out an online application form takes only a few minutes. Your TxTag will be mailed to you within 3-4 business days already activated and ready for immediate installation.

By Phone:Call the TxTag Customer Service Center Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., toll-free at 1-888-468-9824. A representative will assist you with the short application process.

By Mail:You may also download and print the application for a TxTag. Mail your completed application to:TxTag Customer Service Center12719 Burnet RoadAustin, TX 78727

At the TxTag Customer Service Center:Sign up for TxTag at the TxTag Customer Service Center (CSC) in Austin, where cash, check, money order and credit card payments are accepted. The CSC is open Monday-Friday. TxTag Customer Service Center12719 Burnet RoadAustin, TX 78727

At TxTag Promotional Events:Throughout the year, the mobile TxTag Customer Service Center attends community events where drivers can get a TxTag or get help with an existing account. Find upcoming events in your community.

With an electronic TxTag sticker on your windshield, you can pay tolls without stopping at a toll booth or digging for change. As you enter or exit the toll road, a device above the road reads a signal from the microchip inside your tag and automatically deducts the toll from your pre-paid TxTag account.

TXTag - Loop 1, SH-45 N, SH-45 SE, SH-130 Customer Service 888/468-9824 www.txtag.org

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority - 183A Toll, 290 TollCustomer Service 888/811-4565 www.paytexastoll.com

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TURNPIKESYSTEM

How TxTag Works

TxTag makes paying tolls simple and fast. There's no stopping or slowing down to pay, no waiting in line at a toll booth and no searching for change on toll roads across Texas.

The TxTag sticker goes on the inside of your windshield behind your rearview mirror. An electronic reader above the toll roads sends a signal to the microchip inside the sticker, and tolls are automatically deducted from your prepaid TxTag account.

TxTag works like a prepaid phone card or gift card. With a TxTag account, you prepay your tolls. TxTag customers save up to 25% on tolls statewide, and there is never a fee for using your tag. You can easily check your toll expenses and account balance or make payments to your account online or by phone.

Get started with a TxTag. When you open an account with $20 in prepaid tolls, you will receive a TxTag Starter Kit that contains all you need to start using your TxTag, including installation instructions and the User Guide.

Because removing the sticker can damage the chip inside, your TxTag must be permanently installed and cannot be moved between vehicles. If you have more than one vehicle, you can order tags for each and manage them all through one account.

Some vehicles, including motorcycles, need special kinds of tags.

Motorcycle Tags: Because the TxTag sticker relies on windshield glass to work, motorcycles require a special tag. The motorcycle tag uses different technology to provide the same benefits of a standard TxTag. To order a motorcycle tag, call 1-888-468-9824. A refundable deposit is required.

Bumper Tags: Bumper tags are required for vehicles with certain windshields. Because bumper tags can be reused, a refundable deposit is required. If you have questions, call 1-888-468-9824.

TxTag

State Highway 130 The SH 130 toll road is the fast, nonstop alternative to I-35. Whether it’s a bypass around

Austin traffic or a quicker way to the airport, SH 130 is about getting where you’re going faster and with a lot less stress. The remaining 41 miles of the SH 130 toll road provide more relief from traffic congestion for motorists traveling between Austin and San Antonio.

State Highway 45 North SH 45 North is approximately 13 miles long, extending from Ridgeline Boulevard west of U.S. 183 eastward to SH 130. It connects with major

interchanges at U.S. 183, Loop 1, I-35 & SH 130.

State Highway 45 SoutheastSH 45 Southeast is a 7.4-mile (11.9 km), tolled segment southeast of Austin, near Creedmoor, Texas. Roughly paralleling Farm to Market Road

1327, it is a four-lane, controlled-access facility that links SH 130 and US 183 to Interstate 35 north of Buda, Texas. It completes the SH 45 eastern bypass loop around the Austin metropolitan area.

183A183A is an 11.6-mile toll road operated by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. It

extends from northwest Austin through Cedar Park and Leander in northwest Williamson County. The Mobility Authority accelerated development of the northern extension of 183A which is now opened as of 2012.

Manor ExpresswayManor Expressway will be a 6.2-mile limited-access toll road with three lanes in each direction.

It is being constructed in an expanded median of US 290 and will extend from US 183 to east of Parmer Lane. The existing US 290 will be widened and will remain non-tolled. The project will open in phases that began in late 2012 with full completion in 2014.

www.manorexpressway.com

Loop 1The Loop 1 extension is approximately three miles long from Parmer Lane to SH 45 North. It

is a six-lane divided roadway with limited frontage roads.www.mopacexpress.com

It is being constructed in an expanded median of US 290

OPENEDTOLLROADS

Capital MetroRail

Toll Roads Open

Under Construction

Proposed

TxTag Customer Service Center

Where to get a TxTag

Online:www.txtag.org Filling out an online application form takes only a few minutes. Your TxTag will be mailed to you within 3-4 business days already activated and ready for immediate installation.

By Phone:Call the TxTag Customer Service Center Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., toll-free at 1-888-468-9824. A representative will assist you with the short application process.

By Mail:You may also download and print the application for a TxTag. Mail your completed application to:TxTag Customer Service Center12719 Burnet RoadAustin, TX 78727

At the TxTag Customer Service Center:Sign up for TxTag at the TxTag Customer Service Center (CSC) in Austin, where cash, check, money order and credit card payments are accepted. The CSC is open Monday-Friday. TxTag Customer Service Center12719 Burnet RoadAustin, TX 78727

At TxTag Promotional Events:Throughout the year, the mobile TxTag Customer Service Center attends community events where drivers can get a TxTag or get help with an existing account. Find upcoming events in your community.

With an electronic TxTag sticker on your windshield, you can pay tolls without stopping at a toll booth or digging for change. As you enter or exit the toll road, a device above the road reads a signal from the microchip inside your tag and automatically deducts the toll from your pre-paid TxTag account.

TXTag - Loop 1, SH-45 N, SH-45 SE, SH-130 Customer Service 888/468-9824 www.txtag.org

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority - 183A Toll, 290 TollCustomer Service 888/811-4565 www.paytexastoll.com

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GETTINGAROUNDD O W N T O W N

PUBLICTRANSPORTATIONMetroBus / MetroRapid / MetroRailCapital Metro’s bus routes connect downtown to all parts of Austin. You can go multimodal by bringing your bike on board or riding a MetroBus to a MetroRail station and taking the Red Line into downtown. The MetroRail Red Line is a 26-mile line offering comfortable and reliable service between the City of Leander and downtown Austin. Catching a ride using Capital Metro’s newest service, MetroRapid is easy and convenient. With 43 stations located along Route 801, MetroRapid can take you to a number of popular destinations along North Lamar and South Congress. Buy tickets, see schedules and maps and plan your trip at Capital Metro’s website www.capmetro.org. You can also buy passes at most area grocery stores.

Park & RideIf your nearest bus stop isn’t within walking distance, drive to one of Capital Metro’s many Park and Ride lots throughout the Austin metro area. Service from most locations is frequent during rush hour and is non-stop or has limited stops. Find a Park & Ride near you at: www.capmetro.org/planner/default.aspx

TAXIS/PEDICABSTaxisTaxis abound downtown during the evening hours. During the day, hotel taxi stands are the fastest places to catch a cab. PedicabsYou’ll see pedicabs throughout downtown, especially in the entertainment districts of E. 6th Street, the Warehouse District and W. 6th Street. Drivers are fully licensed by the City of Austin. Rates vary – be sure to ask your driver about the price per rider or per trip before hopping in. Capital Pedicab 512/448-2227 | www.capitalpedicab.com DIrtNail Pedicab 512/844-4444 | www.dirtnailpedicab.comEasy Rider Pedicabs 512/436-3286 | www.easyriderpedicabs.com Metrocycle Pedicabs 512/825-1276 | www.metrocyclecab.comRed Devil Rides 512/539-8648 | www.reddevilrides.com Roadkill Pedicab 512/300-3784 | www.roadkillpedicab.com

BIKEDOWNTOWNThe City of Austin's Bicycle Route Map (www.austintexas.gov/service/bicycle-route-map) shows routes throughout the city and can help you choose the safest and most convenient route to get to downtown without any congestion. Remember that cyclists must obey all traffic laws applicable to vehicle operators. Austin has a helmet law for children ages 17 and under but not for adults.

Garage ParkingGarage parking rates, hours and allowed length of stay vary by location. Outside of special events, rates are typically at least $5. Many garages prohibit overnight parking – be sure to note each garage’s policy. Parking Map: http://goo.gl/u9gzu

ParkMeA free APP (iPhone & Android) from ParkMe can help you find real-time parking availability in the form of "heat maps" that show the most likely availability for parking on a block-by-block basis. www.parkme.com

Metered ParkingDuring the hours below, metered parking costs $1 per hour and is limited to 3 hours. Metered parking is free during the hours not listed. Meters take MasterCard, Visa, debit cards or coins.

Meter Hours:Between Cesar Chavez and 10th Street, and between IH-35 & Lamar Blvd.Monday - Wednesday: 8am-6pmThursday & Friday: 8am-MidnightSaturdays: 11am-MidnightOther Meters (Mon-Sat): 8am - 6pm

Valet ParkingMany businesses offer valet parking for the convenience of their customers. Valet parking rates are roughly the same as garage parking rates, with the added bonus of convenience and quicker access to your destination. Hours of operation vary by station – double check these with your attendant.

PARKINGDOWNTOWN

CARSHARINGCar sharing services allow you to use cars on an as-needed basis, whether you’re just going to a meeting down the road or heading goingto a doctor's appointment across town. They’re ideal for downtown visitors, rail commuters, and anyone else who wants to bypass the drive-and-park hassle. Both car2go and Zipcar allow members to access cars in cities outside of Austin, too.

CAR2GODowntown Austin is one of the most vital, exciting and inviting urban environments anywhere. car2go is everywhere: from the lake to campus, from South Congress to Far West with 300 vehicles, which are always ready to go. For as long and as often as you want. No fixed rental stations, but plenty of benefits for your budget and the environment. You can reserve a car ahead of time, or simply pick one up spontaneously at dozens of convenient locations all over central Austin.

800 West 5th Street #100B • Austin, TX 78703 | Customer Call Center: 877/488-4224

107 East 10th Street • Austin, TX 78701 | 512/291-7278 | Email: info@zipcar.com

ZIPCARZipcar was launched in Austin a few years ago with a broad range of 40 vehicles, including hybrids, hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Vehicles will be conveniently located throughout downtown Austin and on the University of Texas at Austin's main campus and west campus. With this launch, Austin officially became Zipcar's 18th major metropolitan market. Zipcar is also located on Texas State University’s Campus in San Marcos, Texas.

www.car2go.com

www.zipcar.com/austinBIKESHARE

Austin B-cycle provides access to our network of 40 on-demand bike stations at a daily, weekly, and annual memberships. Whether you purchase a day or weekly pass or an annual membership, there is never a charge for the 1st 30 minutes of any checkout. You get unlimited checkouts up to 30 minutes at no charge for the duration of your pass/ membership. Usage fees only apply after 30 minutes each check out, at $4/30 minutes plus tax ($75 daily maximum usage fees.)

www.austin.bcycle.com

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GETTINGAROUNDD O W N T O W N

PUBLICTRANSPORTATIONMetroBus / MetroRapid / MetroRailCapital Metro’s bus routes connect downtown to all parts of Austin. You can go multimodal by bringing your bike on board or riding a MetroBus to a MetroRail station and taking the Red Line into downtown. The MetroRail Red Line is a 26-mile line offering comfortable and reliable service between the City of Leander and downtown Austin. Catching a ride using Capital Metro’s newest service, MetroRapid is easy and convenient. With 43 stations located along Route 801, MetroRapid can take you to a number of popular destinations along North Lamar and South Congress. Buy tickets, see schedules and maps and plan your trip at Capital Metro’s website www.capmetro.org. You can also buy passes at most area grocery stores.

Park & RideIf your nearest bus stop isn’t within walking distance, drive to one of Capital Metro’s many Park and Ride lots throughout the Austin metro area. Service from most locations is frequent during rush hour and is non-stop or has limited stops. Find a Park & Ride near you at: www.capmetro.org/planner/default.aspx

TAXIS/PEDICABSTaxisTaxis abound downtown during the evening hours. During the day, hotel taxi stands are the fastest places to catch a cab. PedicabsYou’ll see pedicabs throughout downtown, especially in the entertainment districts of E. 6th Street, the Warehouse District and W. 6th Street. Drivers are fully licensed by the City of Austin. Rates vary – be sure to ask your driver about the price per rider or per trip before hopping in. Capital Pedicab 512/448-2227 | www.capitalpedicab.com DIrtNail Pedicab 512/844-4444 | www.dirtnailpedicab.comEasy Rider Pedicabs 512/436-3286 | www.easyriderpedicabs.com Metrocycle Pedicabs 512/825-1276 | www.metrocyclecab.comRed Devil Rides 512/539-8648 | www.reddevilrides.com Roadkill Pedicab 512/300-3784 | www.roadkillpedicab.com

BIKEDOWNTOWNThe City of Austin's Bicycle Route Map (www.austintexas.gov/service/bicycle-route-map) shows routes throughout the city and can help you choose the safest and most convenient route to get to downtown without any congestion. Remember that cyclists must obey all traffic laws applicable to vehicle operators. Austin has a helmet law for children ages 17 and under but not for adults.

Garage ParkingGarage parking rates, hours and allowed length of stay vary by location. Outside of special events, rates are typically at least $5. Many garages prohibit overnight parking – be sure to note each garage’s policy. Parking Map: http://goo.gl/u9gzu

ParkMeA free APP (iPhone & Android) from ParkMe can help you find real-time parking availability in the form of "heat maps" that show the most likely availability for parking on a block-by-block basis. www.parkme.com

Metered ParkingDuring the hours below, metered parking costs $1 per hour and is limited to 3 hours. Metered parking is free during the hours not listed. Meters take MasterCard, Visa, debit cards or coins.

Meter Hours:Between Cesar Chavez and 10th Street, and between IH-35 & Lamar Blvd.Monday - Wednesday: 8am-6pmThursday & Friday: 8am-MidnightSaturdays: 11am-MidnightOther Meters (Mon-Sat): 8am - 6pm

Valet ParkingMany businesses offer valet parking for the convenience of their customers. Valet parking rates are roughly the same as garage parking rates, with the added bonus of convenience and quicker access to your destination. Hours of operation vary by station – double check these with your attendant.

PARKINGDOWNTOWN

CARSHARINGCar sharing services allow you to use cars on an as-needed basis, whether you’re just going to a meeting down the road or heading goingto a doctor's appointment across town. They’re ideal for downtown visitors, rail commuters, and anyone else who wants to bypass the drive-and-park hassle. Both car2go and Zipcar allow members to access cars in cities outside of Austin, too.

CAR2GODowntown Austin is one of the most vital, exciting and inviting urban environments anywhere. car2go is everywhere: from the lake to campus, from South Congress to Far West with 300 vehicles, which are always ready to go. For as long and as often as you want. No fixed rental stations, but plenty of benefits for your budget and the environment. You can reserve a car ahead of time, or simply pick one up spontaneously at dozens of convenient locations all over central Austin.

800 West 5th Street #100B • Austin, TX 78703 | Customer Call Center: 877/488-4224

107 East 10th Street • Austin, TX 78701 | 512/291-7278 | Email: info@zipcar.com

ZIPCARZipcar was launched in Austin a few years ago with a broad range of 40 vehicles, including hybrids, hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Vehicles will be conveniently located throughout downtown Austin and on the University of Texas at Austin's main campus and west campus. With this launch, Austin officially became Zipcar's 18th major metropolitan market. Zipcar is also located on Texas State University’s Campus in San Marcos, Texas.

www.car2go.com

www.zipcar.com/austinBIKESHARE

Austin B-cycle provides access to our network of 40 on-demand bike stations at a daily, weekly, and annual memberships. Whether you purchase a day or weekly pass or an annual membership, there is never a charge for the 1st 30 minutes of any checkout. You get unlimited checkouts up to 30 minutes at no charge for the duration of your pass/ membership. Usage fees only apply after 30 minutes each check out, at $4/30 minutes plus tax ($75 daily maximum usage fees.)

www.austin.bcycle.com

Home

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Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the information on the reverse side of

this form to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers, and landlords.

Information About Brokerage Services Please read this information carefully and retain this document for your records.

The following is provided by the Texas Association of REALTORS® for

your information:

Real estate brokers and salesmen are required by law to make properties available

without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or familial sta-

tus.

Prior to entering into a contract, a buyer may find it useful to prequalify for a mort-

gage loan. Loan programs, fees, interest rates and requirements vary among lenders.

Brokerage fees are negotiable and are not fixed or controlled.

In many transactions, including most residential sales, a seller will deliver a Seller’s

Disclosure Notice to a buyer on or before the effective date of a contract to purchase

the property. The notice provides important information about the seller’s

knowledge of the property condition.

Buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants are encouraged to have a property inspected by

licensed inspectors or lawfully aurhorized persons to determine: (a) the condition of

the property; (structural, mechanical, and electrical items); (b) any environmental

conditions; (c) feasibility of use; (d) compliance with laws or regulations; (e) presence

of termites or wood destroying insects; and (f) any other matters. Brokers are not

qualified to perform such inspections.

Residential service contracts are available to buyers and sellers of residential proper-

ty. In a residential service contract, a residential service company agrees to, subject to

the terms of the contract, repair the appliances, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling

or systems in the property.

Buyers are advised to obtain a policy of title insurance or have an abstract of title re-

viewed by an attorney of buyer’s choice before purchasing a property.

Buyers, sellers, landlords, or tenants are advised to seek the advice of any attorney of

their own selection before entering into a binding agreement.

To be a Texan…

You first need to have your vehicle inspected,

you need a Texas drivers license,

and a Texas vehicle registration.

click here to apply

Atascosa Countywww.atascosacountytexas.net

County Jurisdiction ATASCOSA COUNTY........................ 0.297000

F.M. ROAD ....................................... 0.066200 TOTAL COUNTY .............................. 0.363200Cities/Villages CITY OF CHRISTINE ........................ 0.461600 CITY OF CHARLOTTE ..................... 0.247900 CITY OF JOURDANTON .................. 0.320100 CITY OF LYTLE ................................. 0.258200 CITY OF PLEASANTON .................. 0.244610 CITY OF POTEET.............................. 0.024900School Districts ISD - CHARLOTTE ........................... 1.115900 ISD - JOURDANTON ........................ 1.117000 ISD - KARNES ................................. 1.165790 ISD - LYTLE....................................... 1.420000 ISD - PLEASANTON ........................ 1.130000 ISD - POTEET ................................. 1.489770 ISD - SOMERSET.............................. 1.278000MUD's/WCID's EVERGREEN WATER ........................ 0.005300

Bastrop Countywww.bastropcad.org

County Jurisdiction BASTROP COUNTY ........................ 0.629000Cities/Villages CITY OF BASTROP........................... 0.564000 CITY OF ELGIN ................................. 0.750110 CITY OF SMITHVILLE........................ 0.053438Emergency Services/Special Bastrop ESD #1 .............................. 0.090000 Bastrop ESD #2 .............................. 0.100000 BASTROP-TRAVIS ESD .................. 0.099600 SPECIAL ROAD #3 .....................Discountinued

Updated November 2014

School Districts ISD - BASTROP .............................. 1.441000 ISD - ELGIN....................................... 1.540000

ISD - LEXINGTON ........................... 1.119000 ISD - MCDADE ................................. 1.108900 ISD - SMITHVILLE ........................... 1.390000 ACC - ELGIN .................................... 0.094200MUD's/WCID's BASTROP CITY MUD #1 .................. 1.003200 THE COLONY MUD#1 IE .................. 1.000000 THE COLONY MUD#2 IF .................. 1.000000 WCID #3 .......................................... 0.500000 WCID #3-DEFINED AREA.................. 0.500000

Bexar Countywww.bcad.org

County Jurisdiction BEXAR COUNTY .............................. 0.283821Cities/Villages CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS ............... 0.390262 CITY OF BALCONES HEIGHTS......... 0.572199 CITY OF CASTLE HILLS .................. 0.501345 CITY OF CHINA GROVE .................. 0.085330 CITY OF CONVERSE ........................ 0.585518 CITY OF ELMENDORF ..................... 0.442316 CITY OF FAIR OAKS RANCH ............ 0.266300 CITY OF GREY FOREST .................. 0.093525 CITY OF HELOTES ........................... 0.350000 CITY OF HILL COUNTRY VLG ......... 0.095000 CITY OF HOLLYWOOD PARK ......... 0.511000 CITY OF KIRBY .............................. 0.729376 CITY OF LEON VALLEY..................... 0.575507

CITY OF LYTLE ................................. 0.345000 CITY OF LIVE OAK ........................... 0.510000 CITY OF OLMOS PARK .................. 0.442785 CITY OF SAN ANTONIO .................. 0.565690 CITY OF SCHERTZ ........................... 0.497400 CITY OF SELMA .............................. 0.222300 CITY OF SHAVANO PARK ............... 0.309617 CITY OF SOMERSET ........................ 0.698171 CITY OF ST. HEDWIG........................ 0.479895 CITY OF TERRELL HILLS ............... 0.370525 CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY ............... 0.560492 CITY OF VON ORMY ........................ 0.255000 CITY OF WINDCREST ..................... 0.415231

Emergency Services/Special ............... EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #1 ...... 0.100000 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #2 ...... 0.098945 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #3 ...... 0.051408 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #4 ...... 0.077727 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #5 ...... 0.100000 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #6 ...... 0.100000 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #7 ...... 0.099510 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #8 ...... 0.100000 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #10 ... 0.100000 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #11 ... 0.100000 EMERGENCY SERVICE DIST #12 ... 0.100000 ROAD & FLOOD .............................. 0.030679 SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY... 0.017500 UNIV HEALTH SYSTEM..................... 0.276235School Districts ISD - ALAMO HEIGHTS..................... 1.205000 ISD - BOERNE ................................. 1.294000 ISD - COMAL .................................... 1.390000 ISD - EAST CENTRAL ..................... 1.275000 ISD - EDGEWOOD ........................... 1.362700 ISD - FLORESVILLE ........................ 1.490000 ISD - HARLANDALE ........................ 1.528800 ISD - JUDSON ................................. 1.425000 ISD - MEDINA VALLEY ..................... 1.388200 ISD - NORTH EAST........................... 1.440600 ISD - NORTHSIDE ........................... 1.375500 ISD - SAN ANTONIO ........................ 1.382600 ISD - SCHERTZ-CIBOLO .................. 1.490000 ISD - SOMERSET.............................. 1.278000 ISD - SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ............ 1.451500 ISD - SOUTHSIDE ........................... 1.368900 ISD - SOUTHWEST........................... 1.465282MUD's/WCID's CIBOLO CANYONS SID .................. 0.565690 SAN ANTONIO MUD #1 .................. 0.687700 WATER DISTRICT #10 ........................ NO TAX WESTSIDE 211 SID........................... 0.565690

Blanco Countywww.blancocad.comCounty Jurisdiction BLANCO COUNTY ........................... 0.343200Cities/Villages CITY OF BLANCO ........................... 0.258300 CITY OF JOHNSON CITY.................. 0.426000 ...continued on next page

Appraisal DistrictsProperty Tax

Valuing PropertyEach county’s appraisal district determines the value of all taxable property within the county. Before the appraisals begin, the district compiles a list of taxable property. The listing for each property contains a description and the name and address of the owner.

The appraised home value for a homeowner who qualifies his or her homestead for exemptions in the preceding and current year may not increase more than 10 percent per year.

Property Tax Code Section 23.23(a) sets a limit on the appraised value of a residence homestead, stating that its appraised value for a tax year may not exceed the lesser of: (1) the market value of the property; or (2) the sum of: (A) 10 percent of the appraised value of the property for last year; (B) the appraised value of the property for last year; and (C) the market value of all new improvements to the property, excluding a replacement structure for one that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by mold or water damage. The appraisal limitation first applies in the year after the homeowner qualifies for the homestead exemption.

How is your property valued?The appraisal district must repeat its appraisal process for property at least once every three years.

To save time and money, the appraisal district uses mass appraisal to appraise large numbers of properties. In a mass appraisal, the district first collects detailed descriptions of each taxable property in the district. It then classifies properties according to a variety of factors, such as size, use and construction type. Using data from recent property sales, the district apprais-es the value of typical properties in each class. Taking into account differenc-es such as age or location, the district uses “typical” property values to appraise all the properties in each class.

The appraisal district may use three common methods to value property: the market, income and cost approaches.

The market approach is most often used and simply asks, “What are properties similar to this property selling for?” The value of your home is an estimate of the price your home would sell for on Jan. 1. The appraisal district compares your home to similar homes that have sold recently and determines your home’s value.

Other methods are used to appraise types of properties that don’t often sell, such as utility companies and oil leases. The income approach asks, “What would an investor pay in anticipation of future income from the property?” The cost approach asks, “How much would it cost to replace the property with one of equal utility?”

Atascosa Countywww.atascosacountytexas.net

Bastrop County www.bastropcad.org

Bexar Countywww.bcad.org

Blanco Countywww.blancocad.com

Burnet Countywww.burnet-cad.org

Caldwell Countywww.caldwellcad.org

Comal County www.comalad.org

Fayette Countywww.fayettecad.org

Guadalupe Countywww.co.guadalupe.tx.us

Hays Countywww.hayscad.com

Kendall Countywww.kendallad.org

Medina Countywww.medinacountytexas.org

Travis County www.traviscad.org

Williamson Countywww.wcad.org

Wilson Countywww.wilson-cad.org

PropertyTax Rates2014

GREATER AUSTIN & SAN ANTONIO AREAS

ExploreIndependence Title

www.IndependenceTitle.com

Williamson County continued...School Districts ISD - BURNET CONSOLIDATED ...... 1.270000 ISD - COUPLAND ........................... 1.040050 ISD - FLORENCE .............................. 1.330000 ISD - GEORGETOWN ..................... 1.398000 ISD - GRANGER .............................. 1.105000 ISD - HUTTO .................................... 1.670000 ISD - JARRELL ................................. 1.390000 ISD - LEANDER (WILCO ONLY) ............ 1.511870 ISD - LIBERTY HILL........................... 1.540000 ISD - PFLUGERVILLE (WILCO ONLY) ... 1.540000 ISD - ROUND ROCK ........................ 1.337500 ISD - TAYLOR.................................... 1.450000 ISD - THORNDALE ........................... 1.330000 ISD - THRALL.................................... 1.199000MUD's/WCID's AVERY RANCH ROAD DISTRICT...... 0.116240 ANDERSON MILL MUD, (WILCO ONLY) 0.130000 BLOCK HOUSE MUD........................ 0.842300 BRUSHY CREEK WCID..................... 0.020000 BC MUD DEFINED AREA .................. 0.350000 CHANDLER CREEK ........................ 0.440000 DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED...... 0.020000 FERN BLUFF MUD ........................... 0.509500 GEORGETOWN VILLAGE PID ......... 0.200000 HIGHLANDS AT MAYFIELD RANCH ... 0.950000 LAKESIDE WCID #2A, (WILCO ONLY) 0.970000 LAKESIDE MUD #3, (WILCO ONLY) ... 0.877500 MEADOWS OF CHANDLER CRK MUD... 0.450000 NORTH AUSTIN MUD# 1 .................. 0.339900 PALOMA LAKES MUD #1.................. 0.950000 PALOMA LAKES MUD #2.................. 0.950000 PARKSIDE AT MAYFIELD RANCH MUD 0.950000 RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK MUD 1 ... 0.433000 SIENNA MUD #1 .............................. 0.950000

SIENNA MUD #2 .............................. 0.950000 SONTERRA MUD.............................. 0.950000 STONEWALL RANCH MUD ............ 0.918200 UPPER BRUSHY CREEK WC&ID 1 A 0.020000 VISTA OAKS MUD ........................... 0.665900 WALSH RANCH MUD ..................... 0.750000 WELLS BRANCH MUD, (WILCO ONLY) 0.430000 WEST WILLIAMSON CNTY MUD #1 0.900000 WILCO / LIBERTY HILL MUD ............ 0.950000 WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS WCID #1D...... 0.421000 (WILCO ONLY) WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS MUD #1 ......... 0.540000 WILLIAMSON CNTY WSID #3 ......... 0.808200 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#9 VISTA OAKS... 0.740000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#10 TERRAVISTA 0.780000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#11 TERRAVISTA 0.860000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#12RANCHO SIENNA 0.850000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#13 SUMMERLYNN 0.850000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#15 ..................... 0.900000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#22 ..................... 0.950000 WILLIAMSON C0 MUD#25 ..................... 0.920000

Wilson Countywww.wilson-cad.org

County Jurisdiction WILSON COUNTY ........................... 0.473800Cities/Villages CITY OF ELEMENDORF .................. 0.442136 CITY OF FLORESVILLE ..................... 0.325200 CITY OF LA VERNIA ........................ 0.199900 CITY OF POTH ................................. 0.253000 CITY OF STOCKDALE ..................... 0.366700

School Districts ISD - FALLS CITY.............................. 1.435600 ISD - FLORESVILLE ........................ 1.490000 ISD - LA VERNIA .............................. 1.380000 ISD - NIXON SMILEY CONSOLIDATED 1.150000 ISD - POTH (COLL BY WILSON CAD) 1.137400 ISD - STOCKDALE ........................... 1.340000Emergency Services/Special WILSON COUNTY ESD #1 ............... 0.085200 WILSON COUNTY ESD #2 ............... 0.099000 WILSON COUNTY ESD #3 ............... 0.080000MUD's/WCID's BLACKJACK ROAD DISTRICT .................. N/A CARD ROAD DISTRICT..................... 0.152500 COUNTRY ACRES ROAD DIST......... 0.161000 ECLETO WATER DISTRICT............... 0.095000 EVERGREEN UWC DISTRICT ......... 0.005300 HELROBQ ROAD DISTRICT ............ 0.139200 KOTHMANN ROAD DISTRICT .................. N/A OAK HILLS DEV ROAD DISTRICT ... 0.128000 PRESIDENTS PARK ROAD DIST ............... N/A SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY... 0.017500 WILSON CO. HOSPITAL DISTRICT... 0.105600 WOODVALLEY ACRES RD DIST ...... 0.155200

Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.Subject to change.

RequirementsHomestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation. If you want to receive a homestead exemption for the taxes on your home, the home must first qualify as a residence homestead on January 1 of the year in which you are applying. There are two requirements:

1. You must own your home on January 1. (If you are over 65,and/or disabled the January 1 ownership and residency are not required.)2. You must use the home as your principal residence on January 1.

Do I, as a homeowner, get a tax breakfrom property taxes?You may apply for homestead exemptions on your principal residence. Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation, so they lower your taxes.For example, your home is appraised at $100,000, and you qualify for a $15,000 exemption (this is the amount mandated for school districts), you will pay school taxes on the home as if it was worth only $85,000. Taxing units have the option to offer a separate exemption of up to 20 percent of the total value.

Do all homes qualify for homestead exemptions?No, only a homeowner's principal residence qualifies. To qualify, a home must meet the definition of a residence homestead: The home's owner must be an individual (for example: not a corporation or other business entity) and use the home as his or her principal residence on January 1 of the tax year. If you are age 65 or older, the January 1 ownership and residency are not required for the age 65 homestead exemption.

What is a homestead?A homestead can be a separate structure, condominium or a manufactured home located on owned or leased land, as long as the individual living in the home owns it. A homestead can include up to 20 acres, if the land is owned by the homeowner and used as a yard or for another purpose related to the residential use of the homestead.

What homestead exemptions are available?There are several types of exemptions you may receive.

School taxes: All residence homestead owners may receive a $15,000 homestead exemption from their home's value for school taxes.

County taxes: If a county collects a special tax for farm-to-market roads or flood control, a residence homestead owner may receive a $3,000 exemption for this tax. If the county grants an optional exemption for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled, the owners will receive only the local-option exemption.

Age 65 or older and disabled exemptions: Individuals 65 and older and/or disabled residence homestead owners may qualify for a $10,000 homestead exemption for school taxes, in addition to the $15,000 exemption for all homeowners. If the owner qualifies for both the $10,000 exemption for 65 and older homeowners and the $10,000 exemption for disabled homeowners, the owner must choose one or the other for school taxes. The owner cannot receive both exemptions.

Optional percentage exemptions: Any taxing unit-including a city, county, school, or special district-may offer an exemption of up to 20 percent of a home's value. But, no matter what the percentage is, the amount of an optional exemption cannot be less than $5,000. Each taxing unit decides if it will offer the exemption and at what percentage. This percentage exemption is added to any other home exemption for which an owner qualifies. The taxing unit must decide before July 1 of the tax year to offer this exemption.

Optional 65 or older or disabled exemptions: Any taxing unit may offer an additional exemption amount of at least $3,000 for taxpayers age 65 or older and/or disabled.

Scan on your mobile for source website:www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/exmptns.html

The new requirements also apply to applications for the over-65, disability, disabled veterans, homeowner’s surviving spouse and manufactured (mobile) home exemptions. They do not apply to homeowners who already have homestead exemptions.

To qualify you must own the home on January 1 for the year you are applying for and you must file the form and additional information by April 30th of that year. For more information, contact your local county appraisal district.

ExemptionsHomestead

A state law that took e�ect on September 1, 2011 has changed proof of residency requirements for homeowners applying for the property tax homestead exemption.

• APPLICATION FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION (available on the websites of most county appraisal districts) • Copy of DRIVER’S LICENSE or IDENTIFICATION CARD from the Texas Department of Public Safety at www.txdps.state.tx.us The address MUST MATCH the homestead address. • If you do not own a vehicle, you must complete the Non-Owner-ship of Motor Vehicle A�davit (found on the Application for Residential Homestead Exemption), sign it before a Notary Public, and attach a copy of a utility bill showing the homestead address. • The Homestead Exemption will NOT be allowed unless all the required documents show the same homestead address. ALL THREE DOCUMENTS MUST HAVE THE SAME ADDRESS.

As of Sept. 1, 2013, homeowners are no longer required to provide a copy of their vehicle registration.

It’s vital that home buyers update their address on their driver’s license, and with the tax assessor/collector in their area in order to be able to provide the required documentation for the homestead exemption.

County Appraisal WebsitesAtascosa Countywww.atascosacountytexas.net

Bastrop County www.bastropcad.org

Bexar Countywww.bcad.org

Blanco Countywww.blancocad.com

Burnet Countywww.burnet-cad.org

Caldwell Countywww.caldwellcad.org

Comal County www.comalad.org

Fayette Countywww.fayettecad.org

Gudalupe Countywww.co.guadalupe.tx.us

Hays Countywww.hayscad.com

Kendall Countywww.kendallad.org

Medina Countywww.medinacountytexas.org

Travis County www.traviscad.org

Williamson Countywww.wcad.org

Wilson Countywww.wilson-cad.org

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Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® was founded by Richard A. Smith as Richard Smith Company on July 1, 1970, in

College Station, Texas. Originally a commercial brokerage company, it entered the residential market in 1971. By the

mid ’70s, the company had become the volume sales leader in Bryan-College Station with two offices and 16 sales

agents handling residential, commercial, industrial, and farm and ranch sales. The company also had started a con-

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On March 1, 1990, the company acquired five Coldwell Banker residential offices in the Austin area from Coldwell

Banker Residential Brokerage.

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from Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® and three residential offices in Killeen/Ft. Hood from Coldwell Banker Wright

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and the 5th largest affiliate in the nation.

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Lighthouse Realty in Galveston, Aldous Realty in Lake Jackson, and Nancy Sartain, Realtors® in Houston. Between

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tury 21 offices in the Houston area. All were converted to Coldwell Banker United, Realtors®. In March 2001 the com-

pany acquired the residential operations of Henry S. Miller, Realtors® in Austin and Houston which at that time includ-

ed 12 branch offices. Then, in August 2001 the company acquired the Will Clark Real Estate office and the Century

21 Real-Tec office in Angleton, Texas.

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lotte, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina. At the time of this acquisition, all company offices adopted the

name Coldwell Banker United, Realtors®.

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Tyler, Bullard and Whitehouse, Texas. The Lindale, Texas branch was acquired from Town & Lake Realty in August

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Realtors® located in Northwest Houston, Texas; in June, three Coldwell Banker Stepp Tuttle offices in Rock Hill, Ft.

Mill and Lancaster, South Carolina; in July, Hunter Realty in Statesville, North Carolina; and, in August Coldwell Bank-

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ty in Spring, Texas.

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Texas, and Emory/Lake Fork, Texas. On May 3, 2005, Coldwell Banker Treadway, Realtors which is located in

Texarkana, Texas was acquired by the company. House Hunters of Texas, an Austin, Texas company, was ac-

quired in July 2005. Commins-Moses Realty Company, Inc. of Sumter, South Carolina was added to the compa-

ny’s roster in May 2006. In the Houston area, the company acquired Coldwell Banker Madeline O’Brien and

Coldwell Banker Swilley-Hudson in September 2006 and Coldwell Banker Mandola Realty in February 2007. Lilly

Real Estate in Mt. Pleasant, Texas was acquired in April 2007.

On August 20, 2007, the company acquired Coldwell Banker JME Realty, headquartered in Pensacola, Florida.

This company operated 20 residential and two commercial offices in the Florida panhandle and the Gulf Coast

areas of Alabama and Mississippi. In the first quarter of 2008, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® purchased sev-

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Capes Realtors® in Columbia and Aiken, South Carolina. This asset purchase doubled the size of the company in

that area and made it the largest brokerage operation in the state.

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handle; and North and South Carolina. All offices are managed by a Vice President - Branch Manager with a

wealth of experience in residential real estate sales.

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® is the #1 company in the Coldwell Banker network of independently owned

affiliates as measured in transaction sides and adjusted gross commission income.

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors® currently operates 62 residential branch offices and three commercial branch

offices with a sales force of over 2,000 sales associates and over 275 employees. The company closed 22,114

transaction sides in 2012 with a sales volume of over $4.9 billion.

According to "REAL Trends®, a leading industry trade publication, the company, in 2012, was ranked #8th nation-

ally among all real estate companies in transaction sides and #9th nationally among all real estate companies in

sales volume. The "REAL Trends®" report is a compilation of nationwide studies of leading real estate companies

that represent a comprehensive collection of data assembled on the leaders of the residential brokerage industry.

The company is a principal broker with Cartus, a company which provides relocation services to dozens of the

nation's top corporations and has the largest market share of any relocation company. This association produces

thousands of referrals and third-party listings to the company.

The company provides access to the services of Coldwell Banker Mortgage in all of its residential branch offices.

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