Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Richland Hills public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with critical priority
FY 2027 tax rate options
Council looked at three rate scenarios. The de minimis rate (about 0.60) means roughly $220 more per year on a median home; staff recommends dipping into debt fund savings to keep the total closer to the mid-$50-cent range.
Sales tax revenue decline
Sales tax is down 14–41% in recent months after major wholesale taxpayers left town. That's the city's main revenue source besides property tax, so big spending decisions may slow down.
FY 2025 audit findings — bank reconciliations and cash handling
The city's independent audit found bank reconciliations went undone for all of 2025 and over $31,000 in cash and checks sat undeposited in a safe. Three finance directors in under a year contributed to the breakdown; interim staff have reinstated daily deposits and are catching up on reconciliations.