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FY 2025-26 Budget Planning→At a glance
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
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Expressed concern over county budget priorities and opposed immigration enforcement policies.
Commissioners Court - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:37:16 →Urged the court to focus on outcome-based budgeting and address the recurring deficit without relying solely on reserves.
Commissioners Court - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:45:05 →Expressed concern that county employees are receiving no salary increases while elected officials consider car allowances.
Commissioners Court - Sep 15, 2026 · 1:41:20 →Requested a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for county retirees.
Commissioners Court - Aug 18, 2026 · 3:17:02 →Criticized county debt levels and urged fiscal restraint.
Commissioners Court - Aug 18, 2026 · 3:23:20 →Expressed concern over the budget shortfall and urged the Court to prioritize basic services.
Commissioners Court - Aug 18, 2026 · 3:13:02 →Opposed public funding for a new sports arena and advocated for more spending on drainage, street repairs, and homelessness.
Commissioners Court - Aug 19, 2025 · 20:00 →Constable Vasquez raised concerns regarding precinct budget flexibility and traffic enforcement equipment.
Commissioners Court - Aug 5, 2025 · 5:15:50 →News & external sources (10)
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