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Gregg County judge proposes 3¢ tax-rate increase; public hearing set for Aug. 25
Summary
The Gregg County Judge proposed adding a 3¢ tax-rate increase to the 2026 proposed budget to avoid dipping into reserves, estimating a $44.58 annual increase ($3.72/month) on a $190,000 homestead; the court voted to include the proposal and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026.
The Gregg County Judge proposed including a 3¢ increase in the county's 2026 proposed tax rate, saying the change is intended to avoid drawing down reserve funds as county costs rise. "So that's why I'm proposing the, 3¢," the judge said as he described the proposed figure and its placement in the proposed budget.
The judge outlined several drivers for the request, citing changes in state revenue calculations and rising county expenses, including jail medical costs and insurance. He gave an estimated homeowner impact for an average homestead: "an increase of $44.58 a year or $3.72 a month on the value of a $190,000" home. Commissioners discussed how that proposed rate compared to the voter-approval ceiling and fiscal tradeoffs; the court voted to place the 3¢ proposal in the proposed budget and set a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2026. Commissioner McKinney moved to include the rate; Commissioner Wingo seconded, and the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
