BY ELLE BENT, HALEY MCLEOD & BEN THOMPSON
Dripping Springs civic plan to be revised Dripping Springs officials are seeking feedback on a draft comprehensive plan. Revisions to the city’s 2015 plan will set guidelines for real estate, zoning, infrastruc- ture and economic development for the next 15-20 years. The overview Officials said key plan goals include: • Managing growth while maintaining community character • Ensuring of utility, infrastructure and facility maintenance • Providing street and highway connectivity • Expanding housing options • Fostering tourism and the economy Residents can provide feedback online.
$2B Travis County budget funds justice updates Travis County officials passed a $1.97 billion fis- cal year 2024-25 budget—a 16% increase from last year—with millions reserved for judicial reforms. Budget explained About $75.8 million of the budget awaits voter approval in the November election. County officials previously approved a tax rate of $0.3195 per $100 of property value to support much of the budget. However, the officials have proposed a further 2.5-cent increase to support child care. Voters will decide whether to approve that addition—an estimated $288 annual tax increase for the average homeowner—in November. The details One highlight of the new budget is $15.5 million set aside to fully implement a counsel at first appearance program offering legal representation
Travis County taxes Tax rate per $100 property value Annual tax rates
2024 VATRE*
$0.30 $0.35 $0.20 $0.25 $0.00
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
*THE ADDITIONAL 2.5-CENT TAX RATE INCREASE FOR CHILD CARE INITIATIVES WILL BE DECIDED IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
SOURCE: TRAVIS COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
for anyone after their arrest. Officials’ prioritization of the program follows some public frustration and a lawsuit filed in recent months, amid ongoing legal and law enforcement reforms. Commissioners also approved $1.8 million in indigent defense and legal fees, which includes additional resources for court-appointed attorney fees as well as additional staff in the county’s public defender’s office.
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