2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget
Summary
The county approved a $2,500 cost-of-living pay raise for elected officials, alongside a $10,000 increase for the sheriff and higher certification pay for law enforcement officers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 25, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Increases total county salary and benefits expenditures for elected officials in the upcoming fiscal year.
Elected county officials and law enforcement personnel receiving salary and certification pay increases.
County taxpayers funding the increased personnel expenditures.
Mentions & discussions (12)
County approves 6 cent tax increase
LIBERTY— This week, Liberty County leaders passed a tax rate 6 cents higher than the current rate, while approving a lower budget in the upcoming fiscal year.The Liberty County Commissioners Court approved a ta...
Commissioners Court - Sep 22, 2026
The county adopted its 2027 budget and kept the tax rate flat at $0.439746 per $100. Commissioners emphasized the heavy financial strain of state unfunded mandates ($16.5 million) and local road spending on behalf of TxDOT ($25 million).
County considers $68.7 million budget, tax increase
LIBERTY— County commissioners are considering a budget of $68.7 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year, along with a proposed increase in the tax rate.The Liberty County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, Sept. 8, t...
It’s Budget Time in the County …
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print By Gloria Way As Chambers County grows, so does its annual budget. According to the official U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, the population was 57,594 residents, compared with 46,571 in the 2020 Census—an ...
Commissioners Court - Sep 8, 2026
The county is preparing its budget and tax rate for the upcoming year. This will determine how much property tax residents pay and how the county funds its services.
Commissioners Court - Aug 25, 2026
The county approved a $2,500 cost-of-living pay raise for elected officials, alongside a $10,000 increase for the sheriff and higher certification pay for law enforcement officers.
Chambers County Elected Officials 2027 Salaries Revised
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print PreviousCapital highlights Week of August 17th – 21st, 2026 Local News August 24, 2026 The post Chambers County Elected Officials 2027 Salaries Revised appeared first on The Seabreeze Beacon.
Commissioners Court - Aug 11, 2026
The county is setting the stage for next year's budget. This is the primary way the county decides how to spend your tax dollars on services, roads, and public safety.
Opinion: A “No” Vote That Changed Nothing
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print By Tony Sims The Sea Breeze Beacon reported that the Chambers County Commissioners Court approved the issuance of Certificates of Obligation by a 3-2 vote. County Judge Jimmy Sylvia, Commissioner Mark Tice, a...
More Debt (?) … Dagley and Hammond Vote “NO”
Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Print By Gloria Way Legend has it that many, many years ago, Certificates of Obligation were created by the Texas legislature because municipal and county officials argued that emergencies and time-sensitive infras...
The legal fight over ‘Robin Hood’ renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.
Commissioners Court - Sep 9, 2025
The county is setting its tax rate and budget for the upcoming year. Residents asked questions about how leftover funds from past projects are handled.
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