Comm. Court Video Part 9....8-20-2026

The Freestone County Commissioner's Court meeting held on August 20, 2026, focused primarily on fiscal matters including the adoption of the county's tax rate and budget for the upcoming year. The court voted to lower the tax rate to 0.3299, which still exceeds the company revenue rate, resulting in a 3.3% increase in property tax revenue compared to the previous year. The budget was balanced and approved with motions and seconds from commissioners, and the tax assessor-collector was authorized to collect taxes accordingly. Additionally, the court addressed public concerns regarding transparency, specifically about requests for nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and the use of surveillance technology such as flock cameras, clarifying that the county has not purchased or operated such cameras with taxpayer or grant funds. These topics are slated for further discussion in upcoming meetings to ensure public information requests are managed effectively.