September 8, 2026 Commissioners Court | Special Meeting

The Hardin County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on September 8, 2026, primarily to discuss and adopt the fiscal year 2027 budget and the 2026 tax rate. The meeting included a detailed review of the county's taxable values, proposed tax rates, and budgeted revenues and expenditures, which balanced at approximately $32.25 million. Key procurement-related discussions involved budget adjustments due to reimbursements from Tyler County for shared employees, changes in the county attorney's office staffing funded by a pre-trial diversion fund, and health services budget updates including grant coverage and insurance costs. The court also addressed the use of funds related to a paid-off certificate of obligation for the annex building, with a commitment to clarify allowable uses of remaining funds. The commissioners voted to adopt a no new revenue tax rate of 0.481223, enabling the budget to be funded without increasing tax rates. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn and a note of appreciation for efforts ensuring accurate revenue capture from the Blackfin pipeline appraisal.