Commissioners hear robust FY2026 status report, begin FY2027 budget workshop
Budget staff told Hidalgo County commissioners the General Fund is strong midyear with $331.9 million in revenue and a $184 million change in fund balance; commissioners discussed $46 million in departmental requests, proposed pay-plan increases and targeted road-and-bridge transfers ahead of the Sept. adoption timeline.
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County budget staff presented a midyear status report and opened the first FY2027 budget workshop, telling the Commissioner's Court the General Fund is in a strong position. "Total revenue stands at $331,900,000 or 96% of projections," the presenter said, adding that property-tax collections were at 99% as of June and interest earnings were above budget at 113% of the anticipated amount.
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