Commissioners Court agrees to tax rate decrease for new fiscal year

  • County Auditor Tragina Tallant said the new budget is up 22% from last year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    County Auditor Tragina Tallant said the new budget is up 22% from last year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

    The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has settled on a 2-cent tax rate decrease for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year.

    Action came during Monday’s regular meeting after County Auditor Tragina Tallant provided a presentation on the new tax rate and budget during a public hearing. For the new fiscal year, the county is planning for $15,804,186 in general fund revenues and expenses – a 22% increase…