County Budget for FY '26 Projects $586M Revenue Increase and New Positions

The Collin County Commissioners Court convened on August 25, 2025, to discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026, focusing on revenue projections, expenditures, and staffing changes.

The meeting began with a review of the county's financial outlook, highlighting an estimated total revenue of $586.4 million for FY '26. This figure includes $388.7 million from property taxes and $197 million from other revenue sources, marking a 5.6% increase compared to the previous year. The proposed budget stands at $579.8 million, which includes an additional one-time expenditure of $18 million for retiree cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), resulting in a total budget increase of 12.4% over last year.

County officials noted that the personnel history reflects a current staffing level of 2,097.5 full-time equivalents (FTEs). The budget proposal includes a request for 2,222 positions, with the final count for FY '26 set at 2,162.5 FTEs. The meeting featured a detailed presentation of new positions added through the budget workshop, emphasizing the county's commitment to addressing staffing needs.

Overall, the discussions underscored the county's strategic approach to managing its finances while planning for future growth and service enhancements. The court will continue to refine the budget in the coming weeks, with further discussions anticipated in future meetings.