Consider and take appropriate action to approve setting a public hearing for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to receive public comment and consider appropriate action regarding the issuance of a Mass Gathering Permit for the Sammy Virji Event, scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026, at 8509 Burleson Road, Austin, Texas 78719. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Gómez)

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<h1 id="isPasted">Under § 751.002 of the Health and Safety Code, “mass gathering” means a gathering:</h1><h1> </h1><h1>(A)     that is held outside the limits of a municipality;</h1><h1>(B)     that attracts or is expected to attract:</h1><h1>(i)      more than 2,500 persons; or</h1><h1>(ii)      more than 500 persons, if 51 percent or more of those persons may reasonably be expected to be younger than 21 years of age and it is planned or may reasonably be expected that alcoholic beverages will be sold, served, or consumed at or around the gathering; and</h1><h1>(C)     at which the persons will remain:</h1><h1>(i)      for more than five continuous hours; or</h1><h1>(ii)      for any amount of time during the period beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m.</h1><h1> </h1><h1>§ 751.002 of the Health and Safety Code prohibits a person from promoting a mass gathering without a permit issued under the Texas Mass Gatherings Act, Chapter 751 of the Health and Safety Code.</h1> <br>The applicant/promoter has agreed to adhere to the County's major event permit guidelines. The applicant/promoter has submitted the preliminary permit application, along with the applicable supporting documentation. In addition, the promoter is currently coordinating with individual County departments to address department-specific requirements according to county guidelines.<br><br> <h1> </h1><h1> </h1>