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Because of a massive administrative screw-up, over 130 Texas cities—including some in McLennan County—are currently legally barred from raising property taxes. Local officials are scrambling to figure out how this budget freeze will impact city services and upcoming projects.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The proposed rate would increase the estimated property tax bill for a median-valued home from $934.11 to $1,073.74.
The county government benefits from increased revenue to fund mandated services and operations.
Property owners, especially seniors on fixed incomes, face higher tax bills.
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With a packed house for its public hearing on the proposed tax rate, the McGregor City Council pulled back plans for a 3.5-cent increase, instead sticking to the no-new-revenue rate.
The county is proposing a tax rate increase to cover rising costs for state-mandated services like the jail and indigent defense. Residents are pushing back, asking the county to cut spending instead of raising taxes.
The Waco City Council will vote Tuesday to propose a flat tax rate, amounting to a slightly lower city tax bill for the owner of a median-value home.
McLennan County proposes first property tax rate increase in years, citing public safety and rising costs KWTX
More than 130 Texas cities have been barred from raising property taxes after the Texas Attorney General's office determined they failed to meet state financial audit and transparency requirements.
McLennan County Commissioners Court announces property tax rate reduction KCENTV.com