AUSTIN, Texas — Some federal buildings in Austin may soon be closed or sold as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to shrink the size of the federal government.
A list released on Tuesday by the General Services Administration revealed 443 federally owned properties earmarked for sale or lease cancellation, with five of the properties listed located in Austin.
The list initially included buildings like the FBI headquarters and the main Department of Justice building, which were deemed “not core to government operations.” However, the list was revised shortly thereafter to only include 320 properties and was removed entirely by Wednesday.
In Austin, the properties that could be sold include:
- The J.J. Pickle Federal Building
- IRS Service Center in southwest Austin
- The Austin Finance Center
- Stars Childcare Center
- VA Austin Auto Center
In total, 24 federal buildings in Texas were listed. A timeline for the sale or closures of the properties has not yet been set.