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BY GRANT CRAWFORD & HALEY MCLEOD
Travis County tax rate year-over-year The approved tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year is roughly three cents higher per $100 of property value, at $0.375845 per $100 valuation.
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Travis County’s $2.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26 includes increased funding for emergency reserves, mental health and public safety, as County Commissioners plan for a final vote on Sept. 30. The big picture Travis County officials in late July approved a measure to imple- ment a one-year, 9% property tax increase to help cover costs from the July 2025 flooding event. The increase will raise around $42 Travis County officials outline $2.2B budget
million after the county zeroed out its $15 million emergency funds to accommodate unex- pected costs from flooding. The county earmarked $86 million future jail diversion and prevention services. The mental health diversion center will be an alternative to jail for people who commit nonviolent crimes and suffer from mental illness or substance abuse disorder. The budget also includes $54 million for three new STAR Flight helicopters, with county leaders also considering pay raises for STAR Flight staff. The program serves Travis County, state agencies and neighboring areas for emergency transport.
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Concrete headquarters to stay in city
Pflugerville council approved an agreement between the city and Lauren Concrete Aug. 26 to keep the company’s headquarters in Pflugerville. Overview As part of the agreement, half of the city’s annual sales tax revenue from Lauren Concrete will be remitted in part by the city and
by the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation— equating to a roughly $500,000 reimbursement to the company. In exchange, the company will retain a minimum of 12 full-time employees, add five employees, maintain an average salary of $86,000 and generate $700,000 or more in sales tax annually.
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