Mayor of Austin
| Mayor of Austin | |
|---|---|
Flag of the City of Austin | |
since January 6, 2023 | |
| Residence | Private residence |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Edwin Waller |
| Formation | 1840 |
| Salary | $134,191 |
| Website | austintexas |
The mayor of Austin is the official head of the city of Austin in the U.S. state of Texas. The office was established in 1840 after Austin incorporated as a city in 1839. The mayor of Austin is elected to a four-year term and limited to serving no more than two terms.
Kirk Watson took office as mayor on January 6, 2023, for a third term and was re-elected to a fourth term in 2024, having served as mayor from 1997 to 2001.