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TALCB sees flat revenue, 3% merit and small internal audit budget in 2026 draft; committee seeks options for surplus
Summary
Board reviewed a first draft of the agency’s three‑year budget showing flat revenue, a 3% staff merit increase, a $5,000 allocation for an internal audit contract, and a projected decline in unreserved funds over the forecast period. Budget committee asked staff for more analysis of surplus reduction and shared expense allocations.
The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board reviewed the first draft of its fiscal 2026 budget May 16 and asked staff for additional analysis before final adoption at the August meeting.
Budget staff presented a three‑year view in which only fiscal 2026 is intended for adoption; 2027 and 2028 are forecasts. The draft includes a 3% merit pool for staff salary increases, no new full‑time positions, and a $5,000 allocation for an expanded internal audit contract. Staff projected relatively flat revenues in the near…
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