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Brazos County · week of August 30, 2026
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Watch this moment →James C. Stuteville Survey, A-216
A request for approval of the final plat for a 10-lot subdivision on 17.34 acres.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →Residents and officials discussed the balance between maintaining services and keeping tax rates manageable for property owners.
What it means: The budget totals $482.3 million, with ongoing debates about tax rate increases.
Raised 4 times this week
Follow this issue →The board is looking at how construction at the county building is affecting the Public Defender's ability to do their job. They are also reviewing performance reports to ensure the office is meeting its goals.
What it means: The board will review grant awards for FY 2027 which will fund office operations.
Raised 4 times this week
Follow this issue →The county is proposing a budget that increases property tax revenue by over 10%. Residents are encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback on how these funds will be allocated.
What it means: The budget proposes a $12.8 million increase in property tax revenue compared to the previous year.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →The county is proposing a budget that increases property tax revenue by over 10%. Residents are encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback on how these funds will be allocated.
City Council · Tuesday, September 15
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
Check back here →City Council · Tuesday, September 29
Newly scheduled — no agenda published yet.
Check back here →Published by OpenTexas. 8 meetings covered.
What it means: The budget proposes a $12.8 million increase in property tax revenue compared to the previous year.
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Officials discussed the county's outstanding debt, noting total principal and interest stands at over $162 million, with the debt tax rate rising from 0.030 to 0.038 due to bonds issued since 2018.
What it means: Total outstanding principal and interest is $162,839,895, with the debt tax rate increasing to 0.038.
Follow this issue →A resident highlighted a lack of code enforcement for rental properties in unincorporated areas, citing safety hazards for students and families.
What it means: Tenants and students living in unincorporated rental properties.
Follow this issue →Residents expressed concerns about the security of electronic voting machines and suggested moving to hand-counted paper ballots.
What it means: Residents concerned about election integrity.
Follow this issue →County leaders and the Chamber of Commerce are meeting to ensure they are on the same page regarding upcoming legislative goals. This matters because the laws passed at the state level can significantly change how our county operates and how businesses grow here.
What it means: Local businesses and county residents who benefit from a coordinated approach to regional economic growth.
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