Dallas County EMA warns property-tax cap could force program cuts

May 21, 2026

The Dallas County Emergency Management Commission discussed how a new property-tax limit (103% cap) could shrink allowable levy growth and create a projected FY28 shortfall of about $55,000—roughly a 10% program reduction—if the county cannot identify matching funds or legislative relief.

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The Dallas County Emergency Management Commission on May 21 heard from Director Austen Seely about the financial squeeze the agency may face under recently amended property-tax law.

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