County budget up almost 12% for new year

At left, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges looks on as County Judge Randy Hoyer speaks during the court’s regular meeting Aug. 12. erick mitchell | dispatch dispatch
At left, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges looks on as County Judge Randy Hoyer speaks during the court’s regular meeting Aug. 12. erick mitchell | dispatch dispatch

Lampasas County is proposing an 11.8% increase to its budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which gives most departments an increase in funding.

The county is anticipating $12,447,731 in general fund expenditures, compared to $11,136,081 from a year ago.

Most of the increase is due to expenses listed in non-departmental funds, which includes items like utilities, insurance and subsidies to local gro…