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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hill County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Employee Health Benefits and Medical Reimbursement Plans
The county approved comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance packages for employees through broker Anco/Hub International, partnering with Baylor Scott & White and Guardian.
FY 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate Hearings
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.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Workshop and Tax Impact
The court approved pay increases for justices of the peace and constables, while keeping salaries for all other elected officials flat for the upcoming budget year.
Fiscal Year 2027 Elected Official Salaries
The county set pay rates for elected officials for the upcoming fiscal year, including a general 3.5% cost-of-living bump and standardized salaries for Justices of the Peace and Constables.
Lawsuit Settlement Payout
Hill County agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve a federal lawsuit and updated its major industrial development review checklist.
County Quarterly Investment Report
The court reviewed county finances through March 2026, tracking revenues and expenditures to ensure the county stays on budget.