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August 20, 2024
Bandera County Government entities prepare to approve budgets, tax rates
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
Bandera County agencies continue to prepare their budgets and tax rates for the next fiscal year, scheduling final workshops and public hearings before the adoption deadlines.
County commissioners approved a proposed tax rate of $0.5195 per $100 valuation, which includes proposed salary increases and Cost of Living Allowances (COLA) for county employees and elected officials. The annual salary increases for elected officals range from $855 to $5,143, and a 3 percent COLA was applied across the board.
A budget workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., at the county courthouse. A public hearing is set for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. The new budget, and salaries if approved, will take effect Oct. 1.
See the proposed budget at https://www.banderacounty.org/page/open/1231/0/FY%2025%20Bandera%20County%20Proposed%20Budget
See the proposed salaries for elected officials here.
~ Bandera City Council members unanimously approved a proposed tax rate of $0.46 per $100 valuation, $.01 lower than the current rate.
City Administrator Stan Farmer said the city’s revenue has increased from last year due to higher property appraisals and new construction. He recommended staying at $0.47, stating it would generate $135,000 more than last year. Currently, Farmer said property tax collections are at 98 to 99 percent, and 98 properties are under protest with the Central Appraisal District. Considering the higher appraised values, Mayor Rebeca Gibson recommended a lowered tax rate.
A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 27, during which council is expect to vote for and adopt the tax rate.
See the proposed city budget at https://www.banderatx.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/finance/page/3457/proposed_budget_2024-2025.pdf
~ The Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District has approved a proposed tax rate of $.037584 per $100 valuation. Last year’s approved tax rate was $.040642.
A public hearing is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m.
See the BCRAGD tax rate public notice at https://www.banderaprophet.com/public-notices.html
County commissioners approved a proposed tax rate of $0.5195 per $100 valuation, which includes proposed salary increases and Cost of Living Allowances (COLA) for county employees and elected officials. The annual salary increases for elected officals range from $855 to $5,143, and a 3 percent COLA was applied across the board.
A budget workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., at the county courthouse. A public hearing is set for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. The new budget, and salaries if approved, will take effect Oct. 1.
See the proposed budget at https://www.banderacounty.org/page/open/1231/0/FY%2025%20Bandera%20County%20Proposed%20Budget
See the proposed salaries for elected officials here.
~ Bandera City Council members unanimously approved a proposed tax rate of $0.46 per $100 valuation, $.01 lower than the current rate.
City Administrator Stan Farmer said the city’s revenue has increased from last year due to higher property appraisals and new construction. He recommended staying at $0.47, stating it would generate $135,000 more than last year. Currently, Farmer said property tax collections are at 98 to 99 percent, and 98 properties are under protest with the Central Appraisal District. Considering the higher appraised values, Mayor Rebeca Gibson recommended a lowered tax rate.
A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 27, during which council is expect to vote for and adopt the tax rate.
See the proposed city budget at https://www.banderatx.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/finance/page/3457/proposed_budget_2024-2025.pdf
~ The Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District has approved a proposed tax rate of $.037584 per $100 valuation. Last year’s approved tax rate was $.040642.
A public hearing is set for Thursday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m.
See the BCRAGD tax rate public notice at https://www.banderaprophet.com/public-notices.html