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Starr County judge outlines small tax‑rate reduction, 3% pay increase in budget hearing
Summary
During a public hearing on Sept. 23, Judge Rivera described a proposed reduction in the county tax rate (referred to in the transcript as “1p”) and a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for county employees with a $1,200 floor and $2,400 cap; the county will absorb higher insurance costs rather than pass them to workers.
Judge Rivera opened a public hearing at about 10:00 a.m. to explain the county’s proposed 2025 budget and said the court is proposing a reduction in the tax rate described in the transcript as “1p.” He said Starr County has lowered its tax rate about 6 cents over the past four to five years and attributed the reductions to new development and growth in the local tax base, including “green energy.”
On employee pay, Rivera said the budget includes a proposed 3%…
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