Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with medium priority
Subdivision Road Acceptance into County Inventory
42 new lots are coming off Highway 36 in Precinct 4, with electricity from Taylor Electric and water from Tios Water Supply.
Hospital provider payment rates and federal rule changes
New federal Medicaid rules force the county to split hospital assessments into inpatient and outpatient pieces with a separate bank account. The FY2027 rate drops to 3%, raising about $26.5 million for health programs.
2017 Expo Bond refinancing
The county is refinancing $33.4 million of Expo Center bonds at 5% interest, which should save taxpayers over $110,000 a year and about $1.34 million over the life of the debt.
Early Voting Turnout
Taylor County is seeing a huge early-voting surge for this midterm, with more than 25,000 ballots already cast and turnout beating 2018’s big year. If you still want to vote early, Friday is the deadline—and you’ll need a photo ID.
New Fire Station Construction
Breckenridge firefighters have been stuck in makeshift quarters since early 2025 because their 1922 fire station is falling apart. The city has now picked a site for a new station, but construction won’t start until 2027.
NetSuite Software License Expansion
Taylor County is adding 25 user licenses for its new financial software, NetSuite, costing just under $26,000 over a 40-month term. Funding for this expansion will be covered by an open position budget in the auditor's office.
County Employee Health Clinic Expansion
The county expanded employee benefits by allowing part-time workers and dependents not covered under county insurance to use the employee health clinic for minor illnesses.
Precinct 1 Service Truck Acquisition and Financing
The county is purchasing a used service truck for Precinct 1 for $155,200 using an in-house financing arrangement spread over three years.