Emergency reserves, mental health and voter services take the forefront of increased funding as Travis County officials weigh community needs this month for the next budget year.
The big picture
The Travis County $2.2 billion preliminary budget was published July 28—roughly 12% more than the fiscal year 2024-25 adopted budget—outlining priorities for the coming year as County Commissioners move closer to a final vote on the FY 2025-26 budget in September.
The budget includes funding for a variety of county responsibilities, such as:
Essential administrative and operational costs
Justice system
Health and Human Services
Community and economic development
Corrections and rehabilitation
Public safety
Infrastructure
Major takeaways
Travis County officials in late July propose