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Montgomery County approves new $546M budget, includes county raises and property tax rate increase
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Brianna Willis , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· September 8, 2026
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Key points This decision was made by Montgomery County commissioners in a 3-2 vote. A new budget has been approved for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, totaling $546 million.
A new budget has been approved for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, totaling $546 million. This decision was made by Montgomery County commissioners in a 3-2 vote. The budget includes provisions for county employee raises and an increase in the property tax rate.
Further details about the budget and its implications are available from the source. The vote was close, with commissioners split on the decision. The budget's approval marks a significant development, with more information on its specifics and potential effects to be found in the original report.
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Category: government Published: September 8, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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