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Quarterly budget report: Eagle Pass posts stronger-than-expected revenue in first quarter
Summary
Finance staff reported first-quarter FY 2025–26 revenues of about $19.8 million (32.4% of the annual budget), an increase from last year; expenses were below projections. Bridge and solid-waste funds showed revenue gains; auditors are on track for the March 30 audit deadline.
The city’s finance director reported on the first-quarter budget for fiscal year 2025–26 (Oct.–Dec. 2025), saying revenues totaled about $19.8 million—roughly 32.4% of the annual budget—compared with $17.4 million in the same period last year. The director described a positive variance of approximately $2.4 million.
Expenses through the quarter were about $10.5 million (about 18% of budget), below the 25% pacing target. The general fund showed revenues of roughly $11.8 million (about 30% of budget) and expenses under projections. Bridge revenues increased to about $6.2 million (31.6% of budget). Solid-waste receipts rose in part because of a $676,000 insurance payment related to a recycling-center fire.
Staff said the city’s audit work is on track to meet the March 30 deadline and cautioned against treating first-quarter surpluses as permanent, noting property-tax timing and other seasonal factors can change later-quarter results. Council thanked staff and emphasized conservative fiscal management to build fund balance for future projects and emergency needs.
