FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate Hearings
Hill County
Summary
The county is moving forward with its budget process by scheduling public hearings for the upcoming fiscal year's budget and tax rate on September 1, 2026. While preliminary budget requests were discussed in a workshop, formal action on the tax rate stalled temporarily.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Will directly impact county property tax rates and departmental funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
County residents and taxpayers who will have an opportunity to review and comment on county spending and taxation.
Property owners facing increased tax burdens.
Mentions & discussions (5)
County, city sales tax allocations up sharply
Hill County’s monthly sales tax allocation from the comptroller was up over 258% compared to last September when the monthly list of disbursements was released last week, and the City of Whit…
City Council approves budget, tax rate
The Whitney City Council adopted a city budget and tax rate during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 17. The council adopted the no-new-revenue rate, which represents a decrease in the current city tax rate and comes to $0.5411 per $100 property valuation. That rate will result in $39,922 less property tax revenue for the…
Hill County Commissioners Court — 2026-09-01
The county held public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027, which outlines projected spending and property tax impacts for local homeowners.
Hill County Commissioners Court — 2026-08-18
The county is moving forward with its budget process by scheduling public hearings for the upcoming fiscal year's budget and tax rate on September 1, 2026. While preliminary budget requests were discussed in a workshop, formal action on the tax rate stalled temporarily.
Hill County Commissioners Court — 2026-08-04
Hill County commissioners approved a property tax rate of 46.7 cents per $100 for the upcoming fiscal year. The rate funds the general and road-and-bridge operations, though two commissioners voted against it.
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