The Outdoor Capital of Texas
Just 20 minutes south of Austin, off the beaten path, lies Buda, Texas – a friendly city with small town charm and big plans for the future that are equal parts pragmatic and idyllic. Steeped in area history, Buda holds fast to the values and rich potential that made it a choice location for the first settlers of the 1880s. The same qualities that made the city attractive in the past hold true today.
Safe affordable, wholesome Buda is a city centered on community, an oasis of country calm at the edge of civilization, unspoiled by the pace of Austin and San Antonio’s big city ways.
Put your feet up, and breathe easy – Buda’s city fathers have seen to it that its historic flavor, laid-back lifestyle, and family values will be protected and preserved for the next generation.
Buda was incorporated as a city in 1948. Buda is a Home Rule City governed by Council-Manager form of government. All public servants are elected city-wide and members must reside within the City limits.
Buda News
Transportation Master Plan Update – Public Workshop
Help plan Buda’s streets! As part of the City’s update to its Transportation Master Plan, the first public input meeting will be held Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Buda Elementary. Please see the flyer below for more information. The public is encouraged to attend!
Transportation Master Plan - Workshop Flyer
Recycling Calendar for Residential Customers
As you may know, residential recycling service in Buda is provided by Texas Disposal Systems. Service is provided on a bi-weekly basis, depending on the neighborhood in which you live. Please follow the link below to access the recycling pickup calendar for 2012.
Recycling Calendar for Residential Customers - 2012
2011 Operation Blue Santa Update
Please follow the links below for an update about the 2011 Operation Blue Santa “Shop with a Cop” program, including a message from the Police Department, a list of donors, and pictures from the Shop With A Cop operation!
Operation Blue Santa 2011
Shop With A Cop Pictures 2011
Holiday Waste and Tree Recycling
TDS will provide curbside Christmas tree collection on Wednesdays with normal trash service, through January 25. This service will be at no extra cost. All tinsel, ornaments and other decorations should be removed from trees before they are set out for curbside collections. This service is not for artificial trees.
TDS will pickup extra holiday material that does not fit into the 96-gallon cart the week between Christmas and New Years. This collection is limited to excess holiday household material and does not include bulky items or household cleanouts.
TDS allows residential customers to transport and deposit Yard Waste at the Contractor’s landfill facility for no additional fee one day per month during the facility’s normal operating hours. Yard Waste will be limited to 5 cubic yards per customer per month and will exclude commercial generated yard waste. The Contractor will verify eligible customers by utility bill or other means acceptable to the City. The Contractor may refuse to accept any Yard Waste contaminated with other solid waste debris, in which case they will notify the City of reasons for rejection.
Art Around Town Wins Award
The Buda Fine Arts Committee was named a winner in the Best Downtown Partner category of the 2011 Texas Downtown Association (TDA) Presidents Awards Program. Winners were announced at the Texas Downtown Development and Revitalization Conference held at the Hotel Fredonia. Since 1998, the Awards Program has recognized more than 150 projects, events and people that make a difference in Texas downtowns. The Best Downtown Partner award recognizes a local private business or civic organization that positively impacts the community and actively contributes to the revitalization efforts of a downtown or commercial district. Judges felt the group provided a great service to the community and contributed to the arts culture of Buda. The Texas Downtown Association, established in 1985, is a statewide nonprofit organization comprised of more than 400 members involved in downtown revitalization projects. By fostering development and revitalization, TDA strives to enhance the economic vitality of Texas downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts by providing resources, networking opportunities, education and advocacy.
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Buda Earns Scenic City Award
2011 Scenic City Certification Recognizes High-Quality Scenic Standards
Buda is one of just sixteen Texas municipalities that were awarded Scenic City Certification today by the Scenic City Certification Program of Scenic Texas. Buda received Gold Certification for its parking lot landscaping; five special districts, including a historic district; strict dark sky regulations; and meeting national standards of 10 acres of park per 1000 population. Of the 1200 cities and towns in Texas only sixteen earned Scenic City designation in 2011.
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*****City of Buda Releases 2010 Water Quality Report*****
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires that all drinking water suppliers provide a water quality report to their customers on an annual basis to provide you with important information about your drinking water. This report is for the period of January 1, to December 31, 2010. The City of Buda is dedicated to providing high quality drinking water to our citizens.
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****City of Buda Draft Budget 2011-2012*****
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The Emergency Management Department is committed to serving the citizens of Buda before, during, and after a disaster or emergency. The primary responsibility for Emergency Management and response resides at the local government level. County Emergency Management responds to and supports local government. The priorities for responding to emergency conditions are: (1) saving lives, (2) preserving public health and safety, (3) protecting property, and (4) preserving the environment. More information is availabe here. You will find information intended to ensure the state and its local governments respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters, and implement plans and programs to help prevent or lessen the impact of emergencies and disasters.
NEW G.I.S. SYSTEM! – The City of Buda has completed development of its new Geographic Information System, available here. You will find an interactive mapping system with data ranging from annexations, to parcel information, zoning, park amenities, aerial photographs, topographic contours, and more. By clicking on the ‘help’ button at the top right corner, you can get a full description of the system’s capabilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Engineering and Planning Department for more information. Disclaimer: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. Gov. C. §2501.102. The user is encouraged to independently verify all information contained in this product. The City of Buda makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of this product or to its fitness for a particular purpose. The user: (1) accepts the product AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS; (2) assumes all responsibility for the use thereof; and (3) releases the City of Buda from any damage, loss, or liability arising from such use.
Main Street/IH-35 Overpass – UPDATE REGARDING CLOSURES TO MAIN ST. AND IH-35. The project has been awarded to Ballinger Construction. A pre-construction meeting was held on October 26, 2009 at the TxDOT Area Engineer’s office at IH-35/Slaughter Lane. Barricades have been erected and construction is scheduled to begin the week of November 2, 2009. The project is scheduled to be completed within 25 months. At times during construction there will be lanes closures on Main Street as well as IH-35. Click here for road closures
City Ordinances now available online to the public – The City began working with Franklin Legal Publishing, a Texas based Company, two years ago offering a comprehensive legal review by licensed attorneys specializing in codification and municipal law. City Staff and Franklin Legal Publishing finished this project and the City is proud to announce that you can look up our Ordinances online. Please visit our City Ordinances Page
Accurate 2010 Census Important for Federal Funding and Redistricting in Hays County
Hays County Press Release Census Info Feb 2010
Hays County Press Release - Census = Money
The City of Buda recycles and so should you! – We have a new recycling bin located just south of City Hall in the parking at the corner of Main and Houston Streets. Please contact the Public Works Department for any questions***”:/engineering-planning-forms-documents