Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in budget
Goodfellow Air Force Base Infrastructure Support
The county is backing an $800,000 grant request for a roughly $1.9 million remodel of the Carswell Field House at Goodfellow. Since 2014 the county's grant partnership has helped bring over $40 million in projects with minimal local dollars.
Grant Acceptances for Health and Veterans Services
The county accepted grant awards from the Health Foundation and the Texas Veterans Commission to fund local services.
Appraisal District Update and Property Values
Chief Appraiser Tyler Johnson briefed the court on preliminary 2026 taxable values of approximately $11.5 billion, noting that final certified rolls will be delivered next week. Discussions also covered the tax impact of incoming data centers and new state business personal property exemptions.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
The county adopted formal criteria for deciding when to grant property tax abatements inside reinvestment zones — the rulebook for future development incentive deals.