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Commissioners Court · November 3, 2026

County approves Merkel TIRZ deal and $373K in ARPA spending, refinances Expo bonds

Big day for Merkel: the court unanimously approved the city's tax increment reinvestment zone agreement, which is expected to bring about 360 new homes, a ne…

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Oct 20Taylor County Commissioners approve NetSuite software licenses and a $15,000 holiday donation for airmen Oct 6Taylor County Commissioners cut 9-1-1 rates, approve raises, and tackle data center rules Sep 22Taylor County sets speed limits and truck limits on rural roads after neighbor concerns Sep 8Taylor County passes FY 2027 budget and cuts property tax rate Aug 25Taylor County adopts a tax cut and lowers rates while setting the FY 2027 budget Aug 11Taylor County approves proposed 2027 budget with tax cut, burn ban, and road restrictions

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Merkel TIRZ and 360-home developmentFollow →Subdivision Road Acceptance into County InventoryFollow →ARPA Funds Reallocation for Home for the Holidays ProgramFollow →Expo Center drainage problemsFollow →

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Mesquite Ranch Section One final platapproved City of Merkel Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) participation agreementapproved First Street Commercial Addition Replatapproved Luke Bryan Survey Replatapproved

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