Fulshear City Council Proposes New Property Tax Rate Ahead of Public Hearing

The Fulshear City Council convened on August 18, 2025, to discuss the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The governing body has suggested a tax rate of $0.199901 per $100 valuation, which exceeds the no new revenue tax rate of $0.154219 per $100. This no new revenue rate is designed to generate the same amount of property tax revenue from the same properties as in the previous year, 2024.

Additionally, the proposed tax rate surpasses the voter approval tax rate of $0.189901 per $100. If adopted, this would necessitate a public election for residents to either accept or reject the proposed increase. Should the majority of voters oppose the new rate, the city would revert to the voter approval tax rate.

A public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate is scheduled for August 18, 2025, at 6 PM, to be held at the City of Fulshear Municipal Complex, located at 6611 West Cross Creek Bridal Lane. The subsequent election for voter approval is set for November 4, with polling hours from 7 AM to 7 PM. Residents seeking further information about voting locations and procedures can contact the Fort Bend County Elections Department or visit their website.

During the meeting, resident Steve Crowe expressed his concerns regarding the budget process, noting that he had only recently become aware of the meetings and was trying to catch up on the discussions. The council's deliberations on the proposed tax rate and its implications for the community will continue as they prepare for the upcoming public hearing and election.