Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Austin, TX (2026)
1 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Austin, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
LAMC §41.18 Encampment Rule
Austin City Code Section 9-4-11 prohibits camping in public places citywide after Proposition B passed May 2021, reversing the 2019 decriminalization; first offenses bring warnings and outreach offers, repeat violations are class C misdemeanors with up to $500 fine.
Austin Camping Ban Reinstated 2021 After Proposition B
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Austin city rules.
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