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Van Zandt County sets proposed 2026 tax rate, votes to modify budget
Summary
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court set a proposed tax rate of 0.299600 per $100 of assessed valuation for fiscal 2026, voted to modify the posted budget and approved motions to proceed with budget adjustments after a public hearing and discussion of department needs and new personnel costs.
Van Zandt County— commissioners on Wednesday set a proposed tax rate of 0.299600 per $100 of assessed valuation for fiscal year 2026 and voted to modify the posted budget after a short public hearing. The court said the adopted rate reflects the voter-approved rate rounded slightly below the maximum and that projected additional revenue would come from new property.
The action followed a public hearing on the budget and a detailed discussion among commissioners and the county judge about operating costs, new positions and rising expenses for health insurance, road materials and maintenance. The judge summarized the options previously…
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