Proposed 2026 Tax Rate and 2027 Budget Planning
Jim Wells County, TX
Summary
The county court took up the annual budget and tax rate decisions, which determine funding for county services and the tax burden for local property owners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 2, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Determines the total county operating budget and property tax rates for residents and businesses.
County residents and taxpayers who rely on funded county services and infrastructure.
Property owners facing potential tax rate increases or adjustments.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Commissioner's Court - Sep 30, 2026
The county court took up the annual budget and tax rate decisions, which determine funding for county services and the tax burden for local property owners.
Commissioner's Court - Sep 29, 2026
The court was scheduled to set the 2026 property tax rate and formally ratify the property tax revenues included in the 2027 budget. This decision directly affects property owners' annual tax bills and county revenues.
JIM WELLS COUNTY JUDGE PETE TREVIÑO JR. PROVIDES CLARIFICATION ON COUNTY TAX RATE
By Pete Vasquez pvasquez@cherryroad.com
Commissioner's Court - Sep 28, 2026
The county adopted its 2027 budget of $26.6 million and maintained the property tax rate at 0.767802 per $100 valuation for the third consecutive year. The budget includes a $1.4 million contingency reserve for prisoner detention costs.
Commissioner's Court - Sep 4, 2026
The court is working on the budget for next year. This determines how much money goes to roads, public safety, and other county services.
Commissioner's Court - Sep 2, 2026
County leaders are working to craft a balanced 2027 budget while keeping the property tax rate steady at 0.767, though rising costs in prisoner detention threaten to strain county finances.
Commissioner's Court - Aug 31, 2026
The court set a preliminary tax rate of $0.787 per $100 valuation as a safety net for budget workshops, working toward a balanced budget while keeping the actual target rate flat at $0.767.
Jim Wells commissioner raises concerns over rising inmate housing, transport costs
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