Johnson County, Texas · week of September 6, 2026

Council approves Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget

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What changed in Johnson County, Texas

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget
5 yes, 0 no
Kenny Howell (yes), Larry Woolley (yes), Rick Bailey (yes), Mike White (yes), Christopher Boedeker (yes)
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Order 2026-87: Ratification of Property Tax Increase
5 yes, 0 no
Kenny Howell (yes), Larry Woolley (yes), Rick Bailey (yes), Mike White (yes), Christopher Boedeker (yes)
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Order 2026-86: Approval of Budget
5 yes, 0 no
Rick Bailey (yes), Larry Woolley (yes), Kenny Howell (yes), Christopher Boedeker (yes), Mike White (yes)
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Payment of County Bills
5 yes, 0 no
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Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
The county adopted its annual budget, which balances rising costs in public safety and jail operations with a commitment to avoid new debt and maintain current tax rates.
What it means: The budget totals approximately $150 million, with a $7 million increase in mandatory costs.
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