FY 2026 Proposed County Tax Rate
Summary
Galveston County just greenlit a massive $7.5 billion budget for 2027 to fund city services and regional projects. While it’s a huge spending plan, at least one council member is worried it’s putting too much strain on the local wallet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets county spending at $179 million and maintains property tax rates below the no-new-revenue threshold.
Galveston County property owners benefit from a controlled tax rate that does not increase relative to the no-new-revenue benchmark.
Property owners face financial obligations under the adopted tax rate.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — August 31, 2026
The county is setting its property tax rate at 0.324068 per $100 of valuation under Senate Bill 2 guidelines, which will determine property tax bills for residents and fund county operations.
Commissioners Court — August 3, 2026
The Court is debating how to handle pay raises for staff and elected officials, including potentially cutting car allowances to save money.
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — May 22, 2026
The court approved several budget amendments and payroll orders to keep county departments running smoothly through the end of the fiscal year.
Commissioners Court — March 2, 2026
The court approved several budget transfers to cover personnel costs, marketing, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements, including the Bacliff and Mid-County Annex projects.
Commissioners Court Special Meeting — September 2, 2025
Galveston County adopted its $179 million budget and set the tax levy below the no-new-revenue rate, marking 15 consecutive years of keeping tax rates steady or lower.
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