Summary
Burnet County commissioners adopted a property tax rate of $0.3541 per $100 valuation, resulting in an 8.07% increase that raises taxes on median homestead properties despite resident pushback.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 22
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Median homestead property taxes will increase from $1,297.80 to $1,360.60 annually.
County departments and employees receiving funding and raises under the new budget.
Local taxpayers facing higher property tax burdens.
Mentions & discussions (22)
Government Meetings: For the week of Oct. 19, 2026 - DailyTrib.com
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this story is published. Check the links for more information. Monday, Oct. 19 Burnet Consolidated...
Bertram approves new budget, tax rate for 2026-27 fiscal year - DailyTrib.com
The city of Bertram recently ratified its new budget and tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, marking a slight decrease to overall spending and a minor increase to the tax rate. The passed budget and tax rate ...
Granite Shoals adopts $12.9 million budget, lowers tax rate - DailyTrib.com
Granite Shoals City Council approved a $12.9 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year Tuesday, Sept. 22, lowering the city's property tax rate while increasing funding for street repairs and infrastructure improvements.
Burnet County locks in 2026-27 tax rate - DailyTrib.com
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved its new tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, raising the tax rate by 6.56 percent to fund a mostly flat budget with the addition of 4-percent raises for county staff and elected officials, and funding for rising insurance costs. The budget also supports a large investment in county transportation infrastructure.
Marble Falls approves tax rate increase amid ‘perfect storm’ of fiscal challenges - DailyTrib.com
Marble Falls has a new budget and tax rate for the coming 2026-27 fiscal year. The city’s tax rate will be significantly higher than last year, a measure taken by city leaders to counteract a perceived “perfect storm” of financial challenges that converged this year.
Regular Session — September 22, 2026
Burnet County commissioners adopted a property tax rate of $0.3541 per $100 valuation, resulting in an 8.07% increase that raises taxes on median homestead properties despite resident pushback.
Granite Shoals to vote on same tax rate, budget Sept. 22
The Granite Shoals City Council will hold a final reading and public hearing on its proposed 2026-27 property tax rate before an anticipated vote on Sept. 22 as city leaders also present the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
Horseshoe Bay adopts $47.04 million budget; unchanged tax rate - DailyTrib.com
Horseshoe Bay City Council approved on Tuesday, Sept. 15, a $47.04 million budget for the coming 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget keeps the city’s property tax rate unchanged while projecting increased property-...
Cottonwood Shores approves $4.2 million budget; no tax rate increase - DailyTrib.com
Cottonwood Shores City Council approved a $4.2 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a slight increase from the previous year that keeps the city’s property tax rate unchanged.
Burnet County passes budget, tax rate decision to come - DailyTrib.com
The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently passed its budget for the coming 2026-27 fiscal year, and is expected to vote on a new tax rate to fund that budget on Sept. 22. This year’s budget bumped up acro...
Burnet County budget includes raises, higher tax revenue
Burnet County commissioners have approved a $2027 fiscal-year spending plan that provides pay increases for county employees, appointed staff and elected officials while setting the stage for a higher property tax levy.
Cottonwood Shores adopts 2026-27 budget, tax rate
Budget assumptions for the City of Cottonwood Shores include a 3.5% cost-of-living increase for employees, a 4% increase in utility rates and fees, a 5% increase in solid waste rates, and a possible 4.75% incre...
Burnet approves increased budget, same tax rate for FY 2026-27 - DailyTrib.com
The Burnet City Council passed its 2026-27 fiscal year budget and tax rate Tuesday, Sept. 8, marking an increase to overall expenditures that will fuel the city’s steady growth. The approved budget touts severa...
Regular Session — September 8, 2026
The county commissioners finalized and adopted the upcoming fiscal year budget after debating line items like autopsies, IT funding, and departmental salaries. Taxpayers will see estimated impacts based on median-valued homestead property values.
Difficult budget decision: Understanding the proposed tax rate
Each year, the Marble Falls City Council is entrusted with one of our most important responsibilities: adopting a budget that provides the services our community depends on while being responsible with the dollars our residents entrust to us.
Granite Shoals proposes lower budget, tax rate - DailyTrib.com
Granite Shoals is proposing a lower property tax rate and smaller budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year than the previous year. The proposed budget will be considered during the Tuesday, Aug. 25, City Council mee...
Marble Falls eyes budget, property tax hike
Marble Falls City Council focused most on the first reading of the proposed budget and property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 during its recent meeting.During her presentation Aug. 18 in council chambers, ...
Bertram eyeing budget with decreased spending, slightly increased tax rate - DailyTrib.com
Bertram is preparing to approve its tax rate and budget in September for the upcoming fiscal year, with spending expected to decrease while the city bumps its tax rate up slightly. Residents have chances to dis...
Marble Falls proposing moderate budget, property tax increase - DailyTrib.com
The city of Marble Falls is zeroing in on a budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with numbers expected to remain similar to this year’s budget, except for a property tax increase aimed at addressing debt payments.
Special Session — August 13, 2026
The county is moving ahead with its budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year by proposing a tax rate of 0.3541. Commissioners also discussed departmental requests, fund balances, and salaries.
Horseshoe Bay adopts budget, holds tax rate steady
Horseshoe Bay adopts budget, holds tax rate steady
Granite Shoals to vote on same tax rate, budget Sept. 22
Granite Shoals to vote on same tax rate, budget Sept. 22
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