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Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Budget and Tax Rates

Summary

The county finalized its annual budget and property tax rates, keeping contingency funds healthy thanks to lower health care costs. Property owners will see a combined tax rate of $0.51609 per $100 valuation to support county operations, debt service, and roads.

At a glance

Total mentions
13
Last 30 days
3

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Sets county tax rates and allocates funding for county operations, debt obligations, and road maintenance for the coming year.

✅Who benefits

Brown County residents and property owners who rely on county services, road maintenance, and infrastructure.

⚠️Who could be affected

Anyone who relies on city services that might face budget cuts if they aren't prioritized during the meeting.

Mentions & discussions (16)

MeetingSep 23, 2026approved

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — 2026-09-23

The county finalized its annual budget and property tax rates, keeping contingency funds healthy thanks to lower health care costs. Property owners will see a combined tax rate of $0.51609 per $100 valuation to support county operations, debt service, and roads.

Brownwood NewsSep 22, 2026

Bangs City Council approves 2026-27 budget, tax rate; Jester becomes permanent City Administrator

BANGS – During Monday night’s meeting, the Bangs City Council by unanimous vote approved the 2026-27 fiscal year budget and tax rate. Council members Eric Bishop, Danny Marney and Greg Flores all voted in favor, as did

Brownwood NewsSep 20, 2026

Public hearing on budget, tax rate on Bangs City Council agenda

Brownwood NewsSep 2, 2026

Commissioners hold public hearings on proposed budget, tax rate

Story/photo by Steve Nash – Special contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Brown County Commissioners Court members held public hearings Wednesday on the county’s proposed $34.6 million budget and proposed tax rate of .51609 per $100 valuation. Commissione...

Brownwood NewsSep 1, 2026

Council approves 2026-27 budget, inches closer to finalizing tax rate, fees

During Tuesday morning’s special called meeting, the Brownwood City Council unanimously approved on second and third/final reading the 2026-27 fiscal year budget of $49,269,731 – an increase of 3.12% from the current fiscal year. Additional informati...

Brownwood NewsAug 26, 2026

Budget, tax rate on agenda of special called City Council meeting for Sept. 1

Brownwood NewsAug 25, 2026

Brownwood’s proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget presented during City Council meeting

The City of Brownwood held the first public hearing of the proposed $49.27 million Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, with a continued focus on public safety, essential City services, employees, and infrastructure investment. The proposed budget dedicates $...

Brownwood NewsAug 25, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BANGS

The City of Bangs City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget at a City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026, in the Bangs City Hall, Council Chambers,

Brownwood NewsAug 20, 2026

County Commissioners to hold meeting, budget workshop Aug. 24

Brownwood NewsAug 14, 2026

2026-27 budget, tax rate among items on Aug. 17 Bangs City Council agenda

Brownwood NewsAug 12, 2026

Aaron presents City of Early’s proposed budget at public hearing

Story and photo by Steve Nash – Special Contributor to BrownwoodNews.com Early City Administrator Tony Aaron presented the city’s proposed $12.9 million budget for the new fiscal year in a public hearing Tuesday night. Council members set

Brownwood NewsAug 5, 2026

County Commissioners to hold meetings Aug. 10, 11 and budget workshop Aug. 10

Brownwood NewsJul 13, 2026

Brownwood City Council meeting, pre-budget workshop July 14

Brownwood NewsMay 26, 2026

County Commissioners meeting, budget workshop set for June 1

KOXE 101.3 / KXYL

Commissioners hold public hearings on proposed budget, tax rate

Brown County Commissioners Court members held public hearings Wednesday on the county’s proposed $34.6 million budget and proposed tax rate of .51609 per $100 valuation. Commissioners will vote on adopting the budget and tax rate on Sept.

KOXE 101.3 / KXYL

City of Brownwood releases Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2026 City of Brownwood releases Proposed FY 2026/27 Budget  BROWNWOOD, Texas – The City of Brownwood held the first public hearing of the proposed $49.27 million Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, with a continued focus on public safety,

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