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Plainview council approves first reading of $48.8 million budget and sets proposed property tax rate

5776700 · September 9, 2025
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At its Sept. 9 meeting the Plainview City Council approved on first reading a $48.8 million budget for fiscal 2025–26 and set a proposed property tax rate of 0.7352 per $100 valuation; council members voted unanimously on both measures.

Plainview City Council on Sept. 9 approved on first reading an ordinance adopting a proposed $48,800,000 budget for fiscal year 2025–26 and set a proposed property tax rate of 0.7352 per $100 valuation.

City Manager Mr. Chancellor opened the council’s public hearing and described the topline figures: “The proposed total budget is at 48,800,000.0 for fiscal year 26,” and he said the proposed tax rate would be 0.7352 per $100 valuation. The council heard no public comment before moving to votes; both the budget ordinance (No. 25-3778) and the separate vote on the proposed tax rate passed on first reading by unanimous roll call.

The vote followed the public hearing required under state law and a presentation from the city manager explaining…

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