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Court sets public hearings on Sept. 19 to consider Harris County and Harris Health tax rates
Summary
Commissioners voted to set public hearings for Sept. 19, 2024 on proposed 2024 tax rates: Harris County’s proposed total rate 0.38529 per $100 (0.33454 M&O; 0.05075 debt) and Harris Health tax rates separately; hearings will be noticed per law.
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted Sept. 10 to set public hearings for Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. to consider proposed 2024 tax rates for Harris County and related taxing entities.
Proposed rates: OMB presented proposed rates for notice and public hearing. For Harris County the proposed components per $100 of taxable value are 0.33454 for maintenance and operations and 0.05075 for debt service, for a total proposed rate of 0.38529 (the voter‑approved rate). The court also set hearings for the Harris County Hospital District (Harris Health) and the Port of Houston Authority at the schedules outlined by staff.
Court action: Commissioner Ellis moved and Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion to set hearings and direct OMB, the tax assessor‑collector and related offices to publish required notices; the motion carried 4–1. The court noted that the county’s voter‑approved rate mechanism and disaster adjustments were factors in the calculation and OMB explained components tied to disaster relief and revenue projections.
Next steps: Notices will be published as required by law and the court will hear and consider public testimony on Sept. 19 before any final vote to adopt tax rates.
