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FY 2027 County Budget and Tax Rate

Commissioners pushed back against an outsized pay raise proposed for the district court reporter, setting a firm boundary that keeps salary bumps aligned with the standard 3% offered to other county workers.

4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Sep 14, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

County Employee Health Insurance Renewal

Wise County renewed its employee health plan with the Texas Association of Counties pool, facing an 8.9% rate increase after negotiators lowered it from 11.5%. To achieve the savings, the county increased deductibles slightly while keeping out-of-pocket maximums the same.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 13, 2026