Summary
The county proposed its FY 2026-2027 budget, featuring tax rate adjustments that are expected to lower property tax bills for median-valued homesteads compared to the previous year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reduces estimated property tax bills for the median homestead from $1,465.91 to $1,423.22 under the proposed tax rate.
Erath County property taxpayers.
Property owners face tax obligations under the adopted rate.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Erath County commissioner calls out dual role held by emergency management coordinator.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Erath County Commissioner Sherman Edwards is questioning the fairness of a county employee getting full time pay from two different departments. In a video posted to his Facebook account, Edwards brings attention to the fact that Erath County Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Brooks receives full-time pay in his role as well as full time pay as a member of the Erath County Volunteer Fire Rescue department. “I don’t think you can have two jobs and do them simultaneously
Commissioner Court - Sep 14, 2026
The county adopted its 2026-2027 budget and set a lower tax rate of $0.3700 per $100 valuation, providing a slight tax decrease for property owners.
General - Sep 8, 2026
Elected officials and department heads presented requests for position upgrades and software during the budget workshop ahead of the September 14 budget adoption.
Commissioner Court - Aug 24, 2026
The county proposed its FY 2026-2027 budget, featuring tax rate adjustments that are expected to lower property tax bills for median-valued homesteads compared to the previous year.
Commissioner Court - Aug 10, 2026
The county is proposing a tax rate of 0.37, which is slightly lower than the 'no new revenue' rate. This is intended to provide a small tax break to residents while still funding essential services and a 3% employee pay raise.
General - Jul 14, 2026
Department heads are working with the Commissioners Court to finalize their budgets for the next year, focusing on essential services like land inspections and record-keeping.
Commissioner Court - Jul 13, 2026
The Commissioners Court kicked off budget workshops for the upcoming fiscal year, hearing requests and financial updates from elected officials and department heads. Discussions touched on employee pay raises, potential equipment leases for road machinery, and capital improvement planning.
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