Clean 2025 county audit and strong fund balance
Summary
Auditor Shawna Hollis reported the county earned a double-A rating from S&P Global, which lowers borrowing costs. June sales tax came in about $20,000 below last year.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
June sales tax was about $20,000 below last year at $414,604; the AA rating lowers future borrowing costs.
All county taxpayers benefit from lower borrowing costs.
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Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-07-28
Auditor Shawna Hollis reported the county earned a double-A rating from S&P Global, which lowers borrowing costs. June sales tax came in about $20,000 below last year.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-05-05
The county's outside audit came back spotless, with over $18 million in the general fund — five months of reserves versus a three-month standard. That means the county is on solid financial footing going into budget season.
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