FY2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Summary
The county adopted its annual budget and set the property tax rate at $0.144726 per $100 valuation, funding essential services, salary adjustments, and capital projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets property tax rates and allocates county funds for fiscal year 2027.
Midland County residents and property owners relying on county services and infrastructure.
Departments facing funding reductions or unfunded requests.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Midland County adopts 2027 budget with roads and infrastructure spending
Midland County approved its 2027 budget and no-new-revenue tax rate, with reserves funding roads, infrastructure and capital projects.Jacy Lewis/Reporter-TelegramJacy Lewis/Reporter-TelegramMidland County commi...
Commissioner's Court — Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court finalized the county's spending plan and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, balancing various department requests, salary increases, and funding cuts.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
The county adopted its annual budget and set the property tax rate at $0.144726 per $100 valuation, funding essential services, salary adjustments, and capital projects.
Commissioners Court (Regular) - Sep 1, 2026
The court spent hours debating department requests, pay raises, and benefit changes for the upcoming fiscal year. A 4% cost-of-living increase was approved for employees making $50,000 or less, alongside adjustments to health insurance premiums and medical claims budgets.
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