# Special Called Meeting Sep 25, 2026


**Body:** LCCC
**Date:** September 25, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


This was a special called meeting of the LCCC held on September 25, 2026, primarily to ratify a property tax increase included in the county's fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The tax increase was necessary to raise more revenue than the previous year, as required by Texas law. Discussion highlighted that the budget increase was largely driven by costs associated with housing inmates out of county, which also impacted indigent health care expenses. Officials noted that personnel costs had risen after five years without increases, and that local infrastructure needs, such as road maintenance, remained underfunded. The motion to ratify the new tax rate was made, seconded, and passed without further opposition. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

**Source:** LCCC