Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget and Property Tax Rate
Brownsville
Summary
The commission adopted the annual operating budget and flat ad valorem tax rate of $0.603504 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 8
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Impact analysis
Sets municipal spending and tax collection levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
City residents and taxpayers through maintained tax rates and funded public services.
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Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission — September 1, 2026
The commission adopted the annual operating budget and flat ad valorem tax rate of $0.603504 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2027.
Brownsville faces higher tax bills as SpaceX presence grows
Brownsville faces higher tax bills as SpaceX presence grows The Texas Tribune
General - Sep 2, 2025
The city adopted its FY 2026 budget while keeping the property tax rate flat at $0.603504 per $100. Because property values rose, overall tax revenues will increase, requiring a formal ratification vote alongside funding for core municipal services, public safety, and targeted employee wage adjustments.
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