Point Venture is a

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in western Travis County,

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, United States. The population was 1,260 as of the 2020 census. Located on the north bank of

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, Point Venture has been a second home and family vacation destination since the early 1970s. It has matured into a community of full-time residents, with over 150 children attending Lago Vista Schools. It features golfing, boating, lake access, and other amenities. Point Venture was incorporated in August 2000. The Lago Vista Independent School District serves area students.

Geography

Point Venture has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Demographics

Government

Point Venture was incorporated in 2000 with a council-manager system of local government. The six members serve two year terms. As of November 2024, Point Venture Council members are as follows: * Mayor: Justin Hamilton * Mayor ProTem: Scott Staeb * Council Member: Jeff Schroeder * Council Member: Bobby Amidon * Council Member: Kevin Davis * Council Member: Daniel Mershon Point Venture is represented in the Texas House of Representatives by Republican, Ellen Troxclair. In the State Senate, Point Venture is represented by Republican, Donna Campbell.

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Villages in Travis County, Texas Villages in Texas Greater Austin {{TravisCountyTX-geo-stub