Legislation Details

File #: 26-5701    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 8/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/8/2026 Final action: 9/8/2026
Title: Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
Attachments: 1. 26-5701 Recommended Tax Rates.pdf
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Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action related to the FY27 annual appropriations budgets for Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and tax rates for Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris Health System, and the Port of Houston Authority.
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Background and Discussion:

The recommended Annual Budget for Harris County includes a proposed appropriation budget of $3,096 million for the Harris County General Fund.

The recommended Annual Budget for the Harris County Flood Control District includes a proposed appropriation budget of $266 million for the Harris County Flood Control Fund.

To allow for tax rate adoption on September 17, the Court must propose the tax rates and set public hearings on those rates for September 17, 2026.

Expected Impact:
Discussion and guidance on:
Proposed Tax Rates for FY27
Amendments to the Proposed FY27 Budget.
Approval of TCDRS Required Rate.


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