County Tax Rate Increase
Summary
The county is proposing a tax rate that will increase the average tax bill. This is to cover rising costs for county operations and debt.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The adopted tax rate will result in an estimated $95 to $115 increase on the county portion of the tax bill for an average $400,000 home.
County residents benefit from continued and expanded funding for law enforcement, judicial services, and infrastructure maintenance.
Property owners will see an increase in their annual tax bills.
Mentions & discussions (8)
TEXAS SENIORS GET PROPERTY TAX BREAK
GOVERNMENT
Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez on The Infomaniacs
City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez checks in to talk property tax rates and the state of Bryan moving into the future. Hear the full interview below:
Brazos County Commissioner Bentley Nettles on The Infomaniacs
Thanks to Precinct 1 Commissioner Bentley Nettles for stopping by to explain why he voted no on a new tax rate to support this year’s budget, construction to the County Administration building that might slow [Read More...]
Public Hearing - Sep 1, 2026
The county is considering a tax increase for 2026, which could affect your property tax bill. This hearing is the official opportunity for residents to share their thoughts on the proposal before the court moves forward.
Brazos County Commissioners Court — September 1, 2026
The county is balancing the need for essential services like law enforcement with the financial strain on residents. The court ultimately chose a tax rate that increases revenue to support long-term operations.
Brazos County Commissioners Court Public Hearing Tax Rate — September 1, 2026
Residents pushed back against a proposed tax rate increase and a 10.27% jump in property tax revenue, arguing it stacks on top of rising home appraisals. County staff explained that state-mandated language on tax notices reflects total revenue growth—including $5 million from new properties—rather than a direct tax rate hike.
Regular Commissioners Court Meeting — 2026-09-01
Residents and officials discussed the balance between maintaining services and keeping tax rates manageable for property owners.
Brazos County Commissioners Court Hosts Public Meetings on Budget and Tax Rate Tuesday
The Brazos County Commissioners Court is hosting two public hearings Tuesday morning. The first at 8:30am to discuss the county’s $482,336,738 budget. The second meeting at 9:15am will discuss the proposed property tax rate of [Read More...]
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