Starr County Commissioners Court 9/23/2026

The Starr County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and special meeting on September 23, 2026, to discuss and approve the county budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The commissioners proposed lowering the tax rate from 0.7101 to 0.68613, marking the sixth consecutive year of tax rate reductions. The budget includes a 3% raise for county employees with a minimum increase of $1,200 and a maximum cap of $2,400. A minor budget correction was made to reinstate a phone stipend for staff. The court unanimously approved both the budget and the reduced tax rate, emphasizing the county's commitment to fiscal health and providing tax relief to residents while maintaining service levels.