Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed County Budget
Tom Green County
Summary
The county is currently facing a preliminary deficit of $1.76 million before accounting for new positions, while trying to rebuild its fund balance to the 30% target. Commissioners reviewed potential line-item cuts in fuel, utilities, and inmate food costs to help bridge the funding gap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impacts county-wide operations, reserve fund levels, and potential tax rates.
County taxpayers and department heads seeking balanced operational funding.
Departments requesting new personnel or expanded budgets that may face funding reductions.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Commissioners' Court - Sep 8, 2026
The court adopted the FY 2027 county budget with a projected operating loss of $395,496 and set the tax rate at $0.46825 per $100. Despite a slight reduction in the rate, total property tax revenue will increase due to new property on the tax rolls.
Commissioners Court — September 8, 2026
The county adopted its Fiscal Year 2027 budget and set a tax rate of $0.46825 per $100 valuation, a 3.8% increase that raises about $2 million more in total property taxes. While most commissioners backed the spending plan, some debate arose over funding allocations like the Chamber of Commerce.
Commissioners' Court - Sep 3, 2026
Tom Green County is proposing to keep property tax rates steady for the upcoming fiscal year at about 47 cents per $100 of property value. Residents had a chance to comment on the proposal, though no one stepped forward during the hearing.
Commissioners' Court - Aug 18, 2026
Tom Green County commissioners proposed keeping the property tax rate steady at $0.47075 per $100 of value for the upcoming fiscal year. A public hearing has been set for September 3, 2026, to give residents a chance to comment before the final vote.
Commissioners' Court - Aug 13, 2026
Tom Green County is reviewing its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which balances projected revenues and a $701,000 operating surplus while funding capital projects and employee compensation. Residents can examine the proposed spending and tax rate details on the county website ahead of public hearings.
Commissioners' Court - Jul 14, 2026
The county is currently facing a preliminary deficit of $1.76 million before accounting for new positions, while trying to rebuild its fund balance to the 30% target. Commissioners reviewed potential line-item cuts in fuel, utilities, and inmate food costs to help bridge the funding gap.
Commissioners' Court - Jul 7, 2026
County departments and elected officials presented their budget requests for the upcoming fiscal years, detailing needs for equipment, supplies, training, and personnel adjustments.
Commissioners' Court - Jul 6, 2026
The court reviewed early budget projections, reserve fund percentages, and capital requests, noting that adjustments will be necessary as certified property values arrive later in July.
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