FY 2025-26 Budget Planning
Summary
The county adopted a $2.6 billion budget and held property tax rates flat for the 30th consecutive year, navigating revenue constraints and deficit challenges.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 65
- Last 30 days
- 15
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Aug 25, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Balances a $2.6 billion budget while drawing on $68 million in reserves and holding tax rates flat.
Bexar County taxpayers who avoid property tax increases.
County employees who did not receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) amid rising inflation.
Mentions & discussions (32)
Divided leaders, new taxes and deep cuts: 12 takeaways from a painful San Antonio and Bexar County budget season
Divided leaders, new taxes and deep cuts: 12 takeaways from a painful San Antonio and Bexar County budget season San Antonio Report
Divided leaders, new taxes and deep cuts: 12 takeaways from a painful San Antonio and Bexar County budget season
Many details were still being hammered out down to the wire this budget season as leaders debated whether to cut their way out of a deficit or raise taxes. In the end, the San Antonio City Council approved a 3....
San Antonio residents weigh in on what nearly 4% tax hike means for their wallets
Local NewsSan Antonio City Council approved the first property tax rate increase in more than three decades ThursdaySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio homeowners will see a higher city property tax rate after City Counc...
San Antonio approves first property tax hike in 34 years
Local NewsCouncil approved a 3.9% increase for FY 2027, but another hike is planned for FY 2028SAN ANTONIO – Facing a yawning budget gap, San Antonio’s city council voted 7-4 to raise the city’s tax rate for th...
Neighborhood leaders react to San Antonio’s first property tax rate increase in 34 years
Residents raised concerns about small businesses, vulnerable populations and city spending after council approved a $4.4 billion budget Thursday.
San Antonio City Council to vote on first tax hike in 34 years
The city’s plan to close a projected $158 million deficit over the next two years involve a mix of cuts, shifting around funds, raising fees, and a pair of property tax increases that would raise the city rate by about 8.5%.
‘We punted’: San Antonio approves first tax increase without mayor’s support
Facing a major budget deficit and a struggling economy, the San Antonio City Council approved a 3.9% property tax increase Thursday — the city’s first in more than three decades. The 7-4 vote largely split memb...
Condado aprueba un presupuesto de 2,600 millones de dólares mientras administrador anuncia su jubilación.
Los voluntarios electorales podrían enfrentar una variedad de problemas el día de las elecciones, desde votantes indisciplinados y emergencias médicas hasta intentos de desinformación electoral y amenazas a la ciberseguridad.
Intellectual exercises, ‘wild goose chases’ and a budget deadline: Divided San Antonio leaders are out of time
Listen to this story on Texas Public Radio Before agreeing to a tax increase, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said city leaders owed it to taxpayers to go through the “intellectual exercise” of looking at every possible...
Commissioners Court - Sep 15, 2026
The county adopted a $2.6 billion budget and held property tax rates flat for the 30th consecutive year, navigating revenue constraints and deficit challenges.
County adopts $2.6 billion budget as county manager announces retirement
County Manager David Smith, who announced his Dec. 31 retirement, called this county budget cycle the toughest ever because of the drop in incoming property revenue, which even surpasses the housing crash of 15 years ago.
‘Culture of sabotage’: How San Antonio’s City Council went off the rails at budget time
San Antonio is staring down a budget deficit that could raise taxes for the first time in decades and take an ax to the city services many leaders hold most dear. Yet days out from a critical budget vote, counc...
San Antonio college students face uncertainty as proposed city budget cuts put SAEP scholarships at risk
A vote on the city's proposed budget could put nearly $2.5 million in San Antonio Education Partnership scholarship and advising funding at risk, impacting thousands of college students in the San Antonio area.
Commissioners Court (Work) - Sep 14, 2026
The county is finalizing its budget amid declining ARPA funds and tough choices on staffing, leading to a projected $67 million draw on reserves.
City looks to cut 101 positions in 2027 budget, including library staff and cultural historian
A budget crunch has led the city to recommend more than 100 positions in a variety of departments, from the library to development services, be eliminated from the upcoming fiscal year budget. During the counci...
Divided council could buck San Antonio’s first tax hike in decades with just 5 votes
Facing slowed growth, this year City Manager Erik Walsh proposed the city's first tax rate increase since 1992. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Report This story has been updated. Just a week ou...
Our leaders should take a broader look at Texas’ slowing economic growth
Commentaries at the San Antonio Report provide space for our community to share perspectives and offer solutions to pressing local issues. The views expressed in this commentary belong to the author alone. Rece...
Organizaciones sin fines de lucro de San Antonio protestan contra el recorte propuesto de 5.1 millones de dólares a fondos municipales.
Representantes y simpatizantes de más de 50 organizaciones sin fines de lucro de San Antonio se manifestaron el miércoles en el Ayuntamiento contra una propuesta de reducción de 5.1 millones de dólares en financiación para el año fiscal 2028 destinada a programas que atienden a más de 9,300 residentes.
Commissioners Court (Work) - Sep 3, 2026
The STAR program provides 24/7 support for domestic violence survivors. With city funding cut, the county is deciding how much to invest to keep this vital safety net alive.
San Antonio nonprofits push back against proposed $5.1 million city funding cut
Dozens of San Antonio nonprofit leaders rallied at City Hall on Wednesday, calling on city leaders to reject a proposed $5.1 million reduction in funding they say supports critical programs across the city.
San Antonio homeowners could pay more in property taxes next year
WEATHER ALERTLocal NewsHomeowners cite Spurs relocation, monthly income as reasons they don't want a property tax increaseSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio homeowners could see their property taxes increase under the c...
Bexar County budget office recommends cutting public health department by more than half
Bexar County commissioners at a special meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2026 budget at the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio on Sept. 9, 2025. Credit: Diego Medel / San Antonio Report Bexar C...
Commissioners Court - Sep 1, 2026
The court decided to keep the tax rate flat for the upcoming year. This helps avoid a tax hike for homeowners while the county manages a tight budget.
Commissioners Court (Work) - Aug 25, 2026
The county is deciding whether to fully fund the Managed Assigned Counsel office now that state grants have ended. Advocates argue it's essential for fair justice, while the county balances budget constraints.
Commissioners Court - Oct 28, 2025
Meals on Wheels is facing budget cuts that have forced them to reduce staff and meal delivery frequency. The county is looking at providing emergency funds to help them maintain services for vulnerable residents.
Commissioners Court - Sep 9, 2025
The county passed its new budget, which keeps the tax rate steady while managing rising costs and the upcoming end of federal ARPA funding.
Commissioners Court (Work) - Sep 8, 2025
The county is finalizing its $2.8 billion budget. Key debates centered on employee raises, funding for new sheriff's deputies, and how to handle election-related costs.
Commissioners Court - Sep 2, 2025
New state bills could force the county to mail individual tax notices instead of posting them in the paper, which would be very expensive.
Commissioners Court (Work) - Aug 26, 2025
The county is adjusting judicial pay to match state law changes and reclassifying magistrates to help manage court workloads more efficiently.
Commissioners Court - Aug 19, 2025
The county is working to finalize its budget while keeping the tax rate stable. Officials emphasized that they are prioritizing public safety and flood control while managing the loss of federal ARPA funds.
Commissioners Court - Aug 12, 2025
The county is balancing a $2.8 billion budget while facing the loss of federal pandemic-era funding and rising costs for public safety and healthcare.
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