Austin Newcomer Guide
This is the Chamber’s official guide to greater Austin which features housing, attractions, newcomer information, business, shopping and dining, arts and culture, retirement living and much more! Click here to check it out. To purchase the Chamber's Relocation package including the Austin Newcomer Guide, click here.

Austin Videos
In 2006 HotOn! Austin produced a 10-minute video providing an introduction to Central Texas. Click here to view this video.

More recently MyNewCity.com / G&B Productions produced a video to introduce potential new residents to the Austin area. Please note that by clicking on this link, you will leave the Austin Chamber of Commerce web site and enter a privately owned web site created, operated and maintained by a G&B Productions. You will be required to provide contact information before the video will play. By linking to this private business, the Austin Chamber is not endorsing its products, services, or privacy or security policies. G&B Productions information collection terms and conditions can be viewed on their web site. I understand and agree to hold harmless the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Click here to leave austinchamber.com and view the video.

Child Care
Austin is young at heart, and increasingly younger in age, as many recent arrivals and long-time residents are having, and raising, children in Central Texas. As they grow up, your kids will find they have a wealth of options to see to it that they develop into sterling citizens of this terrific town.

Emergency Services
Within the Austin city limits, fire, police and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) may be reached by dialing 911.

Government
Austin is the capital of Texas, with the executive, legislative and judicial branches housed on and around the beautiful grounds of the Capitol Complex (the Capitol dome is the second largest in the United States, after the Capitol dome in Washington).

Housing
Every day sees the arrival of more and more newcomers to Austin. With this steady increase in population comes a correspondingly high demand for both new and existing housing.

News Media
Local newspapers, television and radio stations.

Retiring in Austin
With more and more Americans reaching retirement age, it's no wonder many are choosing the Austin area as home — with its annual average of 300 days of sunshine, gorgeous Hill Country and numerous fine hospitals and clinics. There are any number of opportunities for retirees to keep active — from volunteering your time with deserving community organizations to engaging in Austin's healthy, outdoor lifestyle.

Taxes
Austin, like all of Texas, has no income tax (corporate of personal). In place of an income tax is a smorgasbord of other taxes used to support the public schools, roads and services.

Telephone & Utilities
Where to call for telephone, electricity, gas, cable, etc.

Transportation
Planes, trains or automobiles— learn the best way to get in, out and around our great region.

Places of Worship
Austin has become a cultural melting pot, and with its growth in population comes an attendant increase in the numbers and denominations of area places of worship.