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Public comments (3)

ConcernedDestiny JusticeSep 17, 2026

Requested transparency regarding police budget allocations and county immigration enforcement agreements.

City Council - Sep 17, 2026 · 42:23 →
ConcernedDiana PittmanSep 17, 2026

Shared her family's history as Hispanic business owners and pastors, calling for respect and justice for the Hispanic community.

City Council - Sep 17, 2026 · 44:18 →
ConcernedKatie EstradaSep 17, 2026

Called for transparency on municipal funds and requested a joint town hall meeting between city and county leadership.

City Council - Sep 17, 2026 · 48:09 →

News & external sources (10)

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 25, 2026

Texas Congressman calls for Constitutional amendment to balance federal budget; holds field hearing in Dallas

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington: “This is a crisis of being able to fund our national priorities.”

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 24, 2026

Tyler proposes $287 million budget with half-penny tax hike to boost public safety, infrastructure

City officials says this budget seeks to address rising operating costs and identify ways to make operations more efficient and financially sustainable.

Longview News-JournalSep 20, 2026

New city of Longview budget includes handful of rate increases

The city of Longview’s monthly sanitation rate will increase by 46 cents in October after the City Council’s decision to continue providing recycling services. The council on Thursday decided to […]

Longview News-JournalSep 16, 2026

Upshur County adopts flat tax rate, funds animal control program in new budget

GILMER — Upshur County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to keep the property tax rate flat for 2026-27 while funding several major expenses. The adopted $25.5 million budget includes $77,000 in funding f...

KYTX (CBS 19)Sep 16, 2026

Smith County approves 2027 property tax rate, budget in 3-1 vote

Smith County commissioners approved the 2027 tax rate amid debates, with a 3-1 vote increasing tax revenues compared to last year.

Longview News-JournalSep 9, 2026

White Oak council lowers property tax rate, gives 10% pay raise to police officers

Published 5:40 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 WHITE OAK — White Oak property owners will have a lower property tax rate, and police officers will have higher pay in the next ...

The Cool DownAug 22, 2026

Texas budget promises city raises without property tax hikes, and only one small trade-off

Texas budget promises city raises without property tax hikes, and only one small trade-off The Cool Down

Longview News-JournalAug 19, 2026

Upshur County proposes same tax rate, pay raises, funding for animal control facility 

GILMER — Upshur County commissioners have proposed keeping the county property tax rate flat for the 2026-27 fiscal year while funding several major purchases and expenses. The proposed $25.5 million budget inc...

AOL.comAug 14, 2026

Longview proposes staff raises without raising property taxes

Longview proposes staff raises without raising property taxes AOL.com

Longview News-JournalAug 12, 2026

White Oak council proposes property tax cut, street projects and more

Published 5:43 am Wednesday, August 12, 2026 WHITE OAK — The White Oak City Council is proposing street improvements and a lower property tax rate for the 2026-27...