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Harlingen adopts $119.6 million fiscal 2026 budget and approves a modest property tax increase
Summary
The Harlingen City Commission adopted the fiscal 2026 budget, approved an ad valorem tax rate that produces a modest increase over last year, and approved related pension and budget amendments after public comment and commissioner debate.
The Harlingen City Commission adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget and approved an ad valorem tax rate during its meeting at Harlingen City Hall.
Finance staff presented the second and final reading of the fiscal 2026 budget, reporting proposed revenues of $119,595,005.78 and total expenditures of $117,000,005.34. The commission then voted to adopt the budget by record vote. The commission also adopted the city's tax rate for tax year 2025 as part of a separate record vote and approved several related budget and retirement-plan ordinances and resolutions.
Why it matters: The adopted budget includes funding for new staff and capital investments the city has been discussing during budget workshops,…
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