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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.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Reduces the county property tax rate from $0.3811 to $0.3700, saving a median homeowner roughly $42 annually.
Erath County property owners who will see a modest decrease in their county property tax burden.
Employees seeking position reclassifications whose requests were deferred pending policy development.
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The county adopted its annual budget and lowered the property tax rate to $0.3700 per $100, resulting in a slightly lower tax bill for median homeowners.
The court reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 budget, addressing requests for position upgrades and software like DebtBook for contract management, while debating the need for a standardized evaluation policy before granting raises.
The county is proposing a budget and a tax rate of $0.3700 per $100 of value. This is a key decision that determines how much property tax residents will pay and how county services are funded.
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.
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.
The owner plans to build a home and driveway, and has submitted required drainage documentation.
This change allows for the division of the existing tract into two smaller parcels.
Creates an additional residential parcel in the subdivision.
These changes adjust property lines for existing lots.