Economic Growth and Budget
Summary
The city adopted a $647 million annual budget alongside a flat property tax rate of 44.9 cents per $100. This keeps services funded, includes a 3% salary increase for employees, and maintains strong financial reserves without raising tax rates.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Aug 18, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Total budget of $647 million with an unassigned ending fund balance of $109 million.
McAllen property owners and residents benefit from stable tax rates and well-funded public services.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (25)
City Commission - Sep 28, 2026
The city adopted a $647 million annual budget alongside a flat property tax rate of 44.9 cents per $100. This keeps services funded, includes a 3% salary increase for employees, and maintains strong financial reserves without raising tax rates.
City Commission - Sep 14, 2026
The city proposed a $647 million combined budget while keeping the property tax rate flat at 44.89 cents per $100 valuation and including a 3% raise for city staff.
Ticketopolis Establishes U.S. Headquarters in McAllen, Texas
Ticketopolis Establishes U.S. Headquarters in McAllen, Texas citybiz
McAllen Businesses Take Advantage of Refresh 50/50 Beautification Program
Local business owners in McAllen are taking advantage of a city program designed to help improve the appearance of their establishments while contributing to […]
Ticketopolis Establishes U.S. Headquarters in McAllen
Ticketopolis Establishes U.S. Headquarters in McAllen Texas Border Business
City Commission - Aug 18, 2026
The city is shaping its upcoming budget, deciding how millions of dollars in taxpayer and development funds will support local cultural groups, social services, and business programs. Residents have a stake in seeing where public dollars go and whether tax rates will change when the budget is finalized in September.
General - Aug 12, 2026
City leaders are shaping the upcoming budget, which will decide how tax dollars get spent on local services, infrastructure, and community programs.
City Commission - Aug 5, 2026
The city is shaping its spending plan for the next fiscal year, balancing departmental needs like police tech, fire stations, and park upgrades against available revenues. Decisions made over the next month will determine service levels and tax rates for McAllen residents.
Hinojosa: McAllen-Hidalgo Bridge has played central role in remarkable transformation of McAllen
Hinojosa: McAllen-Hidalgo Bridge has played central role in remarkable transformation of McAllen Rio Grande Guardian
This Texas city makes $1,500 go furthest for renters. See where
This Texas city makes $1,500 go furthest for renters. See where MySA
McAllen positions itself as film destination with new state designation
McAllen positions itself as film destination with new state designation MyRGV.com
Busy South TX airport makes a power play with new nonstop flight
Busy South TX airport makes a power play with new nonstop flight MySA
McAllen is now officially a Movie Friendly City
McAllen is now officially a Movie Friendly City Rio Grande Guardian
McAllen Welcomes Texas Hockey | Dallas Stars
McAllen Welcomes Texas Hockey | Dallas Stars NHL.com
South Texas cities dominate list of overpriced housing markets
South Texas cities dominate list of overpriced housing markets MySA
City Commission - May 26, 2026
The city is seeing strong financial performance, with a 7% increase in sales tax revenue. This allows for continued investment in city projects without cutting services.
STC, city of McAllen launch sustainability initiative
STC, city of McAllen launch sustainability initiative South Texas College
McAllen Lands Valeo by Moving at the Speed of Business
McAllen Lands Valeo by Moving at the Speed of Business Texas Border Business
‘Brains of the future’ coming to McAllen with $225M Valeo investment
‘Brains of the future’ coming to McAllen with $225M Valeo investment ValleyCentral.com
New direct flights reconnect South Texas airport to Mexico
New direct flights reconnect South Texas airport to Mexico MySA
Mayor Villalobos reports strong growth in 2026 State of the City address
Mayor Villalobos reports strong growth in 2026 State of the City address Texas Border Business
McAllen highlights economic growth in 2026 state of the city address
McAllen highlights economic growth in 2026 state of the city address ValleyCentral.com
South Texas city sets sights on $400M luxury entertainment district
South Texas city sets sights on $400M luxury entertainment district MySA
Join McAllen’s Next Legacy Project: A $230 Million Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity
Join McAllen’s Next Legacy Project: A $230 Million Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity Texas Border Business
McAllen unveils plans for Boeye Development project
McAllen unveils plans for Boeye Development project ValleyCentral.com
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