Austin Public Health Publishes 2026-2031 Strategic Plan Setting a Five-Year Public Health Roadmap for Austin and Travis County
In Austin, Travis County, Texas, Austin Public Health on November 13 published its 2026-2031 Strategic Plan for Austin-Travis County. The plan sets the priorities, goals and milestones the department will accomplish over the next five years and outlines the services it has provided to date.
The plan identifies five strategic priorities: be the visible, recognized, and trusted authority on public health in Austin and Travis County; partner with health, safety, social service, and other community providers to make assistance easier to navigate; modernize APH data systems and operations to clearly communicate public health information and quickly assess health needs; foster an adaptable public health workforce ready for adverse events; and prepare Austin and Travis County to prevent, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies and disasters. Each priority includes measurable goals and target completion dates.
"This plan is grounded in meaningful community engagement," said Austin Public Health Director Adrienne Sturrup. "The feedback we received provided valuable insight into community strengths, unmet needs, and opportunities to improve health outcomes across Austin and Travis County." Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said the plan ensures the department remains responsive and flexible to provide improved health outcomes for all.
As APH implements the plan over the next five years, the department said it is committed to regular public reporting, ongoing community dialogues, and continuous improvement through a structured annual reporting cycle, with feedback used to adapt the strategy as needed. The full plan is available on the City of Austin website.
(Source: Austin Public Health)
Source: Austin Public Health
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