Public Hearings - Commissioners Court - Tax Rate & Budget - 09-08-2026

The Aransas County Commissioners' Court held a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to discuss the proposed tax rate and the 2027 budget. The proposed tax rate was set at a voter approval rate of 0.381634 per $100 valuation, which would fund the 2027 budget. The levy amount was discussed, with an increase of approximately $18 annually for a median-valued home. The court announced that the tax rate and budget adoption would occur at a subsequent meeting on September 14, 2026, with a required supermajority of four commissioners present. No immediate budget changes were made during this hearing, but an adjustment related to indigent care was noted to be addressed at the adoption meeting. Public comments were invited but none were recorded during this session.