Council rejects Proposed 2026 Tax Rate Ceiling, 0-1

Proposed 2026 Tax Rate Ceiling

0 yes, 1 no

Fred Brown (no)

Consent Agenda Items 1-20

0 yes, 0 no

Public Hearing Date for Budget and Tax Rate

0 yes, 0 no

Amendment to Third-Party Guardianship Contract

0 yes, 0 no

Change Order #3 for Brazos County Expo Complex

0 yes, 0 no

Radio Replacement Phase Two

0 yes, 0 no

Backup Dispatch Facility Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Imaging Software Agreement

0 yes, 0 no

Tax Abatement Amendment - This Way Global

0 yes, 0 no

Transfer of Asset VEH-0000233

0 yes, 0 no

Increase U.S. Bank Credit Card Limit

0 yes, 0 no

This Way Global Data Center Tax Abatement

RELLIS Campus

An amendment to a tax abatement agreement for a data center project, transitioning the agreement from the previous developer to This Way Global.

approved · still approved

city administration

Constables are asking for a new career ladder to help keep experienced deputies on the force, which they say will save the county money in the long run by reducing liability.

What it means: Constable deputies and the county through improved retention and professional standards.

budget and land acquisition

The county is facing a budget deficit and debating how much to raise taxes to cover ongoing expenses. Residents are worried about the impact on families and the sustainability of current spending.

What it means: County services and departments that rely on tax revenue for operations.