Creation of County Assistance District (CAD) and 2% Sales Tax
Summary
Voters may soon decide on creating a county assistance district that would collect sales tax, likely to fund emergency services. Residents are asking where the boundaries would be, how the public gets informed, and who controls the money once collected.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new sales tax district would collect sales tax countywide outside cities, with spending authority still unclear to residents.
If approved, funding could support emergency services across the unincorporated county.
Some residents worry about a new taxing entity without clear answers on oversight and spending.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court SPECIAL SESSION — 2026-08-17
Voters may soon decide on creating a county assistance district that would collect sales tax, likely to fund emergency services. Residents are asking where the boundaries would be, how the public gets informed, and who controls the money once collected.
Commissioners Court WORKSHOP — 2026-06-09
County commissioners are considering putting a proposition on the November ballot to create a County Assistance District, adding a 2% sales tax in unincorporated areas. The revenue, estimated at over $4 million annually, would fund roads, first responders, and public infrastructure without affecting property taxes. However, residents and officials debated whether funds should be allocated by strict percentages or flexible budgeting, and whether to organize by precinct or countywide.
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