Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget Adoption
Summary
The court moved ahead with publishing notice of salary increases for elected officials — with a correction to the Sheriff's salary — and notice of the upcoming budget hearing, teeing up the annual budget process.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Salary increases for elected officials will be reflected in the coming budget.
Residents following the budget process and elected officials receiving the adjustments.
Departments whose requests go unfunded will face staffing and equipment shortfalls.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Special Commissioners Court - Sep 8, 2026
The county adopted its 2027 budget with 23 amendments, keeping spending nearly flat (about $6,000 over last year) despite being one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Constables got raises to $80,000, law enforcement pay raises phase in over two years, and a health insurance switch saves roughly $764,000.
Commissioners Court - Aug 19, 2026
The proposed budget gives all employees a 3% COLA, department heads a 2% merit pool, and patrol deputies a $7,500 raise to stay competitive with Harris County. Twenty-five new positions are added, with a tax rate impact under a penny.
Budget Workshop — August 19, 2026
County leaders met to work through the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. This workshop shapes how much the county will spend on services, roads, and staffing next year — and ultimately what property owners pay. No decisions were made yet; the actual adoption comes later.
Regular Session — August 19, 2026
The court moved ahead with publishing notice of salary increases for elected officials — with a correction to the Sheriff's salary — and notice of the upcoming budget hearing, teeing up the annual budget process.
Budget Workshop — June 24, 2026
Departments requested about $10 million in new spending, but the county expects only $4-5 million in new revenue from new property value. Final appraisal numbers won't arrive until late July, and the court must adopt a proposed budget by mid-August.
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