Volunteer fire department funding increase
Summary
Volunteer fire departments have gotten about $600 a month since 2012 — the Judge wants to nearly double total county support to $180,000, if revenues allow.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly doubles current fire department funding, subject to revenue.
Volunteer fire departments and the rural residents they protect.
None identified; funding is contingent on available revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court BUDGET WORKSHOP — 2026-06-24
Volunteer fire departments have gotten about $600 a month since 2012 — the Judge wants to nearly double total county support to $180,000, if revenues allow.
Commissioners Court BUDGET WORKSHOP — 2026-06-22
The Judge proposes nearly doubling annual volunteer fire department payments from $90,000 to $180,000 — about $600 more per month per department.
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