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Parker County holds public hearing on 2024–25 budget; resident urges 'no new revenue' tax rate
Summary
At a required public hearing on the proposed 2024–25 budget, the court emphasized a cautious approach and heard public comment urging the county to hold the tax rate to the no‑new‑revenue rate.
Parker County opened a statutorily required public hearing on its proposed 2024–25 budget and heard members of the public and commissioners discuss the county’s fiscal approach.
The presiding judge told the audience the court is being conservative in spending and reiterated the principle that “it’s your money” as the bench considers tax‑rate options and the county judge’s proposed no‑new‑revenue rate. Resident Richard Heizer spoke during public comment and urged the court to adhere to the no‑new‑revenue rate as the county grows: “I do encourage this the court to look at and stay at if if best you can with the no new revenue rate,” he said.
Commissioners and staff noted the budget is still in progress, that the no‑new‑revenue rate produces the same overall revenue as the prior year, and that county revenue shares about 15–16% of a typical property tax bill with roughly 80% of the county portion going to law enforcement and the court system. The court closed the public hearing; no final budget adoption occurred at this meeting.
Why it matters: The tax rate decision affects property owners and funding for county services. Commissioners said they will weigh fund balances and county needs before a final decision.
Next steps: The court indicated additional budget meetings will be scheduled and invited public participation during upcoming sessions.
