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Commissioners set proposed Scurry County tax rate at 0.6600, schedule Aug. 18 public hearing
Summary
Scurry County Commissioners voted to set a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 0.6600 and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.; staff said using a recent Kinder Morgan payment in a tax-class fund would reduce the rate options and help offset an $800 million drop in certified value.
Scurry County Commissioners on Aug. 4 agreed on a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 0.6600 and scheduled a public hearing for August 18 at 10 a.m. Committee member (voice 3) moved to set the rate and the court read and agreed to 0.6600.
Finance staff told the court that certified values fell from about $3.119 billion in 2025 to $2.367 billion for 2026—a decline of roughly $800 million driven largely by minerals—and that using a newly received Kinder Morgan payment in a tax-class account would reduce the shortfall. The court discussed an option that would produce a rate near 0.6568 if $3,000,000 were placed into the tax fund.
Treasury/finance staff described the revenue math and potential offsets, including increasing EMS patient-receipt projections to trim budget pressure. County Judge (voice 1) said the set rate reflects a balance between minimizing increases for taxpayers and preserving budget stability in light of volatile mineral values.
The court directed staff to include the adopted proposed rate and supporting materials in the public-notice packet and confirmed the public hearing date and time. The hearing is scheduled for Aug. 18 at 10 a.m., when taxpayers may comment before a final rate is adopted.
