https://www.bisnow.com/sitemap Bisnow Austin News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-US Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/other/camp-mystic-lawsuits-flood-mapping-changes-133389 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/other/camp-mystic-lawsuits-flood-mapping-changes-133389 More than half a year after a flash flood took the lives of 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, a new lawsuit accuses a Texas state agency of failing to do its job to prevent the tragedy. jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:24:00 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/ai/spacex-plans-to-spend-an-initial-55b-for-terafab-chip-facility-in-texas-134459 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/ai/spacex-plans-to-spend-an-initial-55b-for-terafab-chip-facility-in-texas-134459 Elon Musk’s SpaceX is proposing to invest an initial $55B to build the first hub of its highly anticipated chipmaking project a little over an hour northwest of Houston. alexis.kramer@bisnow.com Wed, 06 May 2026 14:13:06 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/data-center-development/powerhouse-plans-austin-suburb-data-center-skirt-city-control-134437 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/data-center-development/powerhouse-plans-austin-suburb-data-center-skirt-city-control-134437 A leading data center developer is planning to build a new campus near Uhland, Texas, a 2,000-person town 25 miles south of Austin. But it is seeking to pull the project from the city’s auspices. alexis.kramer@bisnow.com Tue, 05 May 2026 15:11:35 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/amazon-to-shave-millions-square-feet-off-office-footprint-133499 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/amazon-to-shave-millions-square-feet-off-office-footprint-133499 Amazon is planning to cut 49,000 desks from its office footprint in perhaps the biggest shift in its real estate strategy since it courted offers from cities and states for a second headquarters in 2017. Management told members of Amazon’s global real... matthew.wasielewski@bisnow.com Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:27:48 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/transportation/austin-rail-constructors-win-60m-contract-to-build-proposed-austin-light-rail-track-133299 https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/transportation/austin-rail-constructors-win-60m-contract-to-build-proposed-austin-light-rail-track-133299 At long last, the train has left the station for the construction of the Austin light rail project. jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:14:06 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/industrial/austins-san-marcos-business-park-to-complete-phase-1-ahead-of-schedule-133155 https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/industrial/austins-san-marcos-business-park-to-complete-phase-1-ahead-of-schedule-133155 A massive business park that broke ground last year at 5840 Interstate 35 North in San Marcos, about 30 miles south of Austin, is slated to finish its first phase of construction ahead of schedule, St. Clair Commercial Realty founder Greg St. Clair... jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:41:31 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/other/indoor-slide-park-coming-to-austin-area-this-year-133154 https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/other/indoor-slide-park-coming-to-austin-area-this-year-133154 A new experiential entertainment franchise is betting on the value of bringing a playground staple inside with a massive indoor slide park in Austin.  Slick City Action Park has secured a lease for a 43K SF space at 4501 W. Braker Lane. The building... jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:39:29 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/infrastructure/8b-austin-rail-project-steps-closer-toward-construction-132802 https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/infrastructure/8b-austin-rail-project-steps-closer-toward-construction-132802 After clearing a federal hurdle, the city of Austin is one step closer to financing for the construction of its estimated $8B rail project, the Austin Business Journal reported. The funding could pay for approximately half of the new 9.8-mile light... jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:36:41 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/other/tensions-sizzle-over-battle-for-austin-ihop-132723 https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/other/tensions-sizzle-over-battle-for-austin-ihop-132723 Three Austin real estate figures, each contending with their own criminal complaints, are continuing a yearslong battle for control of a downtown property, according to the Austin Business Journal.  The 0.8-acre lot is currently home to an IHOP at... jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:58:03 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/industrial/get-the-lowdown-on-austins-industrial-market-and-what-tenants-want-132381 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/industrial/get-the-lowdown-on-austins-industrial-market-and-what-tenants-want-132381 Austin’s industrial market is showing signs of resilience from the previous quarter. Net absorption rose sharply, while vacancy dropped slightly, according to Colliers. Commercial real estate professionals can learn how to navigate this sector and what... elizabeth.reyn@bisnow.com Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:32:29 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/trump-pardons-developer-indicted-for-arena-bid-rigging-132156 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/trump-pardons-developer-indicted-for-arena-bid-rigging-132156 President Donald Trump pardoned Tim Leiweke, the co-founder of sports venue developer and operator Oak View Group, ahead of his criminal trial for allegedly rigging the bidding process for a Texas development.  matthew.wasielewski@bisnow.com Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:56:26 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/data-center-development/kdc-proposes-a-150-acre-data-center-in-taylor-texas-131853 https://www.bisnow.com/austin-san-antonio/news/data-center-development/kdc-proposes-a-150-acre-data-center-in-taylor-texas-131853 Dallas-based developer KDC is seeking approval to construct a large data center in Taylor, Texas, according to the Austin Business Journal. The project would involve turning a 220-acre parcel at 1051 County Road 401, directly northeast of Samsung Electronics... jessica.beebe@bisnow.com Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:16:36 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/multifamily/tenant-retention-strategies-policy-changes-and-more-at-bisnows-future-of-austin-multifamily-event-on-aug-27-130097 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/multifamily/tenant-retention-strategies-policy-changes-and-more-at-bisnows-future-of-austin-multifamily-event-on-aug-27-130097 When it comes to finding the right apartment, Austin tenants are putting convenience at the top of their priority lists, seeking out building amenities that include smart technologies, on-premises office spaces and outdoor areas for respite.  For building... elizabeth.reyn@bisnow.com Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:39:30 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/commercial-real-estate/texas-film-incentive-funding-could-create-a-new-real-estate-asset-class-but-is-it-worth-the-risk-129956 https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/commercial-real-estate/texas-film-incentive-funding-could-create-a-new-real-estate-asset-class-but-is-it-worth-the-risk-129956 Hot on the heels of challenging Wall Street with Y'all Street, Tinseltown Texas could be the Lone Star State's next bid at giving an industry town a run for its money. State legislators seriously upped funding for the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive... maddy.mccarty@bisnow.com Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:28:50 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/construction-development/hines-sells-7-dallas-fort-worth-mpcs-in-800m-deal-with-starwood-capital-group-128846 https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/construction-development/hines-sells-7-dallas-fort-worth-mpcs-in-800m-deal-with-starwood-capital-group-128846 A portfolio of 11 Texas master-planned communities – including seven in the Metroplex – changed hands last week for $800M.  billy.wadsack@bisnow.com Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:57:19 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/sustainability-climate/petros-pace-c-pace-financing-owners-studiob-128183 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/sustainability-climate/petros-pace-c-pace-financing-owners-studiob-128183 Many commercial real estate owners have recently begun adding a popular option to their capital stack: commercial property assessed clean energy financing, or C-PACE. With C-PACE, owners can finance energy improvement initiatives for their buildings,... elizabeth.reyn@bisnow.com Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:44:27 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/build-to-rent/while-texas-leads-in-btr-construction-its-likely-reached-its-peak-128085 https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/build-to-rent/while-texas-leads-in-btr-construction-its-likely-reached-its-peak-128085 A national build-to-rent construction surge is bigger in Texas than anywhere else in the country. But an upcoming stall in BTR development may be bigger too, creating significant unmet demand for a product that only some developers will stick to building. maddy.mccarty@bisnow.com Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:53:28 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/construction-development/embattled-texas-developer-nate-paul-takes-plea-deal-in-federal-fraud-case-127561 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/construction-development/embattled-texas-developer-nate-paul-takes-plea-deal-in-federal-fraud-case-127561 Austin-based real estate developer Nate Paul could face up to six months in prison and a $1M fine after he agreed to plead guilty Wednesday to one charge of making false statements to a lending institution. billy.wadsack@bisnow.com Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:55:01 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/the-hemp-industry-got-high-on-legalized-supply-now-states-like-texas-may-close-the-loophole-crashing-its-real-estate-127212 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/the-hemp-industry-got-high-on-legalized-supply-now-states-like-texas-may-close-the-loophole-crashing-its-real-estate-127212 When the 2018 federal Farm Bill kicked open the door to legal commercial production of hemp, Texas was among the long line of states to walk right through and pass its own enabling legislation, spawning a huge new industry worth billions. But the legislation... maddy.mccarty@bisnow.com Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:29:48 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/construction-development/texas-offers-1400-acres-to-trump-administration-for-deportation-facilities-126903 https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/construction-development/texas-offers-1400-acres-to-trump-administration-for-deportation-facilities-126903 The Texas land commissioner is dishing up a massive chunk of state-owned land along the U.S.-Mexico border to President-elect Donald Trump's administration to build deportation facilities for immigrants lacking permanent legal status.  billy.wadsack@bisnow.com Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:44:33 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/investment/dallas-fort-worth-tops-ulis-list-of-cre-markets-to-watch-with-houston-placing-third-126537 https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/investment/dallas-fort-worth-tops-ulis-list-of-cre-markets-to-watch-with-houston-placing-third-126537 Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston are the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 markets when it comes to future CRE prospects, according to a much-anticipated annual ranking of the most promising U.S. real estate markets. billy.wadsack@bisnow.com Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:30:08 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/embattled-texas-developer-faces-imminent-10-day-jail-sentence-as-federal-trial-nears-126513 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/embattled-texas-developer-faces-imminent-10-day-jail-sentence-as-federal-trial-nears-126513 Nearly a year after Nate Paul was hit with additional wire fraud charges, the troubled Austin-based real estate developer is exhausting all remedies to avoid an “imminent” 10-day jail sentence related to a civil case. maddy.mccarty@bisnow.com Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:26:53 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/mixed-use/eastvillage-austin-texas-reger-holdings-studiob-125411 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/mixed-use/eastvillage-austin-texas-reger-holdings-studiob-125411 Introducing EastVillage, a $1B-plus, 425-acre master-planned community by real estate development and investment firm Reger Holdings in the heart of the Tech Ridge corridor of Austin. The mixed-use development is conveniently located near Samsung Austin... john.knowles@bisnow.com Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:27:15 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/retail/conns-closures-to-leave-behind-a-swath-of-empty-retail-industrial-space-in-texas-125449 https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/retail/conns-closures-to-leave-behind-a-swath-of-empty-retail-industrial-space-in-texas-125449 The Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Conn’s Inc. could pack a stronger punch for commercial real estate than what initially meets the eye, leaving millions of square feet empty across Texas. maddy.mccarty@bisnow.com Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:58:29 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/elon-musk-says-space-x-x-moving-headquarters-out-of-california-125112 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/office/elon-musk-says-space-x-x-moving-headquarters-out-of-california-125112 Two major technology companies will move their headquarters from California to Texas, according to their CEO, Elon Musk. The mercurial billionaire posted on the X social media platform he will relocate SpaceX, the private space company Musk founded... ethan.rothstein@bisnow.com Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:50:32 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/build-to-rent/btr-sfr-catamount-constructors-studiob-124828 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/build-to-rent/btr-sfr-catamount-constructors-studiob-124828 With home prices continuing to soar — up 54% nationally since 2019 —  and interest rates remaining high, Americans are searching for a balanced solution between the staggering costs of home ownership and the limited space and privacy of multifamily... julia.troy@bisnow.com Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:50:37 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/industrial/prologis-debuts-first-battery-storage-project-in-texas-as-demand-for-power-soars-124712 https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/industrial/prologis-debuts-first-battery-storage-project-in-texas-as-demand-for-power-soars-124712 Prologis’ first battery storage project in Texas was unveiled Friday morning, marking a major milestone in the private sector’s contribution to reducing strain on the state’s power grid. The 10-megawatt battery storage facility is housed on the... olivia.lueckemeyer@bisnow.com Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:44:03 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/commercial-real-estate/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-meet-the-women-leading-cre-in-texas-124321 https://www.bisnow.com/austin/news/commercial-real-estate/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-meet-the-women-leading-cre-in-texas-124321 While research suggests that women are making some strides in narrowing the gender gap in commercial real estate, many still feel as though they struggle to gain as much traction in the industry as their male counterparts.  A March Bisnow survey... julia.troy@bisnow.com Fri, 17 May 2024 15:25:48 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/commercial-real-estate/the-texas-tea-texas-creditors-fall-out-of-love-with-elon-124266 https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/commercial-real-estate/the-texas-tea-texas-creditors-fall-out-of-love-with-elon-124266 Love him or hate him — let's face it, it's hard to be indifferent — it is undeniable that Elon Musk has branded an indelible X on Texas commercial real estate. katharine.carlon@bisnow.com Tue, 14 May 2024 22:29:50 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/commercial-real-estate/the-texas-tea-navigating-the-return-of-certainty-123785 https://www.bisnow.com/dallas-ft-worth/news/commercial-real-estate/the-texas-tea-navigating-the-return-of-certainty-123785 Reporting on commercial real estate can feel like a game of Whac-A-Mole, and this past week especially has my head spinning. Apartment occupancy is up for the first time in two years, and, apparently, office leasing is seeing a slight rebound. I checked,... olivia.lueckemeyer@bisnow.com Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:46:26 -0400