FY 2026 Proposed County Tax Rate
Summary
Galveston County cities are losing a major chunk of change now that eight-liner gambling machines have been officially banned. Local leaders are scrambling to figure out how to plug the budget hole without cutting back on the services you rely on.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Maintains the tax rate at $0.32406 per $100 of valuation with no tax rate increase for property owners.
County property owners benefit from a stable tax rate that does not increase property tax burdens.
Property owners face financial obligations under the adopted tax rate.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Commissioners Court — September 14, 2026
The county adopted its operating budget and set the tax rate at the no-new-revenue level of $0.32406 per $100 valuation, keeping tax rates steady while planning for future capital improvement projects.
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.
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