FY 2026-2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Parker County, TX
Summary
In light of a major accounting software transition, the court discussed strategies to streamline the budget process, setting a target date for outside entities to submit proposed budgets by July 15 to improve financial transparency.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 19
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 5 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Establishes administrative timelines affecting the allocation of county revenues and departmental expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.
County taxpayers and administrative staff who will benefit from better organization and transparency.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Commissioners Court Special - Oct 5, 2026
Treasurer Becky McCullough updated the FY 2027 salary schedule to standardize office manager positions across all county offices without raising total department budgets.
Commissioners Court - Sep 28, 2026
Parker County adopted a $106 million budget while maintaining steady tax rates. The budget prioritizes law enforcement and judicial services, which make up the vast majority of county spending.
Commissioners Court Budget - Sep 22, 2026
The court evaluated salary adjustments, state supplements (SB 22), and a 6% COLA for courthouse security personnel to maintain equitable pay.
Commissioners Court Budget - Sep 16, 2026
The Parker County Commissioners Court reviewed department budgets, capital requests, and fund roll-overs totaling millions in adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners balanced equipment purchases, software implementations, and salary structures while establishing a $2 million contingency fund.
Commissioners Court Budget - Sep 1, 2026
The Parker County Commissioners Court reviewed and approved the proposed property tax rate matching the no-new-revenue rate, totaling $0.284719 per $100 of valuation. This rate will fund county operations, debt service, and road and bridge maintenance for the upcoming fiscal year.
Commissioners Court Budget - Aug 25, 2026
Parker County is working through its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which raises property tax revenue by over $3 million. Residents during the public hearing voiced concerns about employee salary bumps and using outside grant money to keep tax rates down.
Commissioners Court Budget - Aug 17, 2026
The commissioners approved a 6% cost-of-living raise for all non-elected county employees to combat inflation and help offset expected increases in health insurance premiums. They also weighed various department staffing changes, including new dispatchers and office restructurings.
Commissioners Court Budget - Aug 13, 2026
The county is reviewing its general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year, deciding on funding levels for crucial community non-profits like Meals on Wheels, Freedom House, and child advocacy services.
Commissioners Court Budget - Aug 11, 2026
Parker County is crafting its upcoming budget using the no-new-revenue tax rate. Officials noted that state legislative changes, such as increased business personal property exemptions under House Bill 9, reduced taxable value growth, making careful management of revenues and expenditures critical.
Commissioners Court - Aug 10, 2026
The county judge filed the proposed FY2027 budget, setting Fund 10 expenditures at over $90 million with $3.7 million in contingencies. A public hearing is scheduled for August 25.
Budget Committee - Aug 5, 2026
The county is shifting over $2.26 million in sheriff and departmental expenses to federal 287(g) incentive funds and SB 22 grants to relieve pressure on the local general fund.
Commissioners Court Special - Jul 8, 2026
Parker County officials are reviewing funding requests from various departments, balancing increasing operational and personnel needs against limited property tax revenues and historical spending priorities.
Commissioners Court Special - Jun 15, 2026
The county's budget advisory committee is expanding its oversight for the upcoming cycle to review entire department budgets rather than just new hires and big equipment. Officials want departments to provide hard data and workload analysis instead of relying on general population growth to justify spending.
Commissioners Court Regular Agenda - Mar 23, 2026
In light of a major accounting software transition, the court discussed strategies to streamline the budget process, setting a target date for outside entities to submit proposed budgets by July 15 to improve financial transparency.
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