Summary
County staff were scheduled to update the commissioners on the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget and strategic planning efforts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 19
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Affects county spending and future budget allocations for FY27.
Hays County residents and departments relying on structured fiscal planning.
Departments requesting new personnel or expanded programming.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Dripping Springs approves fiscal year 2027 budget, tax rate
DRIPPING SPRINGS— Following 12 budget workshops and three public hearings, Dripping Springs City Council approved the city’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget and tax rate at a special meeting Tuesday, Sep
Denton officials pass FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate, pause electric toll increase
Richardson City Council approves budget, tax rate for 2026-27
Regular - Sep 15, 2026
Hays County finalized its upcoming budget, grappling with rising operational costs, employee retention needs, and tax rate adjustments. Commissioners debated cutting various proposed positions and software packages to keep the tax burden manageable for residents.
Leander proposes $447.8 million budget
City officials have proposed maintaining the current property tax rate
Wimberley council adopts comprehensive plan
City administrator’s contract extended for one year, 5% raise added
Regular - Sep 1, 2026
The court debated the FY 2027 budget, weighing a 3% employee pay raise and market salary adjustments against property tax impacts and reserve fund depletion.
Harris County ESD 9 proposes FY 2026-27 property tax rate and budget, celebrates Fire Chief
Tax rate hearing, speed limit change: 2 Roanoke City Council actions you may have missed
Friendswood ISD approves lower tax rate, balanced budget for FY 2026-27
Tech, crime prevention top $146.7M Fort Worth CCPD budget
League City approves first reading of $333M budget, no-new-revenue tax rate
Collin College trustees approve steady property tax rate, FY 2026-27 budget
Regular - Aug 25, 2026
The county is weighing a proposed property tax rate increase of 1.26 cents to fund employee salary adjustments, new staffing positions, and technology upgrades. Residents during public comment strongly urged the court to hold the line on taxes and cut spending instead.
Regular - Aug 18, 2026
Nonprofits are asking the county to maintain or increase funding to help families with housing and food security.
Regular - Aug 4, 2026
The county is facing a tight budget year with rising healthcare and operational costs, leading to discussions on freezing new positions, pausing non-essential studies, and maintaining a no-tax-rate increase.
Commissioners Court Regular — May 12, 2026
County staff were scheduled to update the commissioners on the upcoming fiscal year 2027 budget and strategic planning efforts.
Regular - May 12, 2026
County staff presented initial budget trends for the upcoming fiscal year, stressing conservative spending amidst slow revenue growth and outlining criminal justice and operational pillars.
Regular - Mar 10, 2026
The Southside Community Center is asking for continued county funding to prevent homelessness, noting their current program funding runs out in April.
County adopts FY26 budget, tax rate
County adopts FY26 budget, tax rate Hays County (.gov)
Hays County adopts FY 2025 budget, tax rate
Hays County adopts FY 2025 budget, tax rate Hays County (.gov)
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