Llano County adopted its budget and tax rate for 2025-26, raising the tax rate for the first time since 2019 and setting aside $1 million to support the Llano Regional Hospital, if needed.

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the budget and new tax rate during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, locking in spending and revenues for the start of the fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.

BUDGET

The 2025-26 budget raises about $1.48 million more for the general fund than the 2024-25 budget, a roughly 7.8 percent increase, bringing it from last year’s $19.03 million to the coming year’s $20.52 million.

While the budget includes some general increases, like salary raises for elected officials and employees , the lion’s share is $1 million put into the unallocated funds to support the

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