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Tyler council adopts FY2026 budget and sets property tax rate; approves fee changes

5774798 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget, ratified a tax increase reflected in the budget, and adopted a property tax rate ordinance while approving certain fee changes and personnel pay adjustments.

The Tyler City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 annual budget and approved an associated property tax rate ordinance during its Sept. 10 meeting, city staff said.

City staff presented the proposed budget at the council meeting, outlining investments in public safety equipment, infrastructure, park improvements and personnel. The council voted to adopt the budget and to ratify a tax increase reflected within it.

City staff summarized key elements of the adopted budget: $17,000,000 in capital projects for water, wastewater, streets and stormwater infrastructure; funds for the fourth year of the Axon replacement program and a fire-department self-contained breathing apparatus lease; continued funding for the…

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