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The county is in the middle of its annual budget process. This determines how tax dollars are allocated across county services like roads and the jail.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
Sets property tax rates and allocates county spending for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
County residents and departments relying on funded services and infrastructure maintenance.
Property owners facing higher overall debt service valuations.
The county adopted its annual budget and a tax rate of $0.4391 per $100 valuation, which slightly increases debt service taxes while keeping overall maintenance and operations taxes stable.
By Anthony Collins LPR Editor Lockhart residents could see a higher City property tax bill next year as the City Council works through a budget that includes major facility projects, i...
The county is currently working through departmental budget requests to prepare for the next fiscal year. This process determines how tax dollars are allocated across county services, including road maintenance and public safety.
County leaders are reviewing department budgets for next year, aiming for a 3% raise for employees and evaluating future county building space needs.
The Court is pushing back against the Appraisal District's budget, arguing they are using funds that should go back to the county to pay for excessive salary increases.
The county is looking at hiring a consultant to help manage big projects like a new jail and animal shelter to keep costs down and stay on schedule.
The county is looking to provide financial support to the Hays County Child Protective Board to help Caldwell County children in the CPS system.
Allows a property owner to legally subdivide an existing rental home from the main residence.
Establishes three new residential lots adjacent to Seawillow Farms.
Formalizes a three-lot residential subdivision.
Facilitates commercial development and secures 110 feet of right-of-way for the county.
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