Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Midland County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in budget
Airport Funding
Midland just snagged a $12.6 million federal grant to upgrade local airports, and the best part is that Washington is footing 90% of the bill. That means major infrastructure upgrades with barely a scratch on our local taxpayer wallets.
FY2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
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.
Oil and Gas Revenue
Midland County is officially the biggest oil and gas royalty earner in the country, meaning the city is sitting on a massive pile of new cash. This windfall could finally fund those long-awaited infrastructure projects or even lead to some much-needed tax relief for residents.