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Rowlett council adopts FY2026 budget, approves tax rate and ratifies property tax increase
Summary
The Rowlett City Council voted 6–1 to adopt the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, approve a new ad valorem tax rate and ratify the property tax revenue increase; councilmembers said most of the increase stems from voter-approved 2023 bond projects and a small discretionary amount supports public safety and operations.
The Rowlett City Council on Wednesday adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, approved an ad valorem tax rate and ratified the property tax revenue increase, each measure passing by 6–1.
Council Member Shoop moved to adopt the budget; Council Member Reeves seconded and the council called the vote. Council Member Britton said he would oppose the budget, adding, "I apologize for not being unified on this, but my heart tells me I need to vote no." The motion carried 6–1.
Mayor (presiding) and finance staff said the majority of the rate increase ties to projects voters approved in the 2023 bond election — about three cents…
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