AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Williamson County Commissioners Court is set to finalize its more than $700 million budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year early next week.

The conversations revolving around the budget conversations began Aug. 5. At that time the total recommended budget by Williamson County’s budget office is $735,644,714. There are three major parts within the budget: General Fund Budget, Road & Bridge Fund and Debt Service Fund.

Since then, the commissioners have discussed various items to prioritize within the budget. Williamson County Judge Steven Snell emphasized public safety to focus for the budget.

"As disasters grow, when you look at all the short term, long term recovery efforts, there is definitely a strain on our [Office of Emergency Management] department," s

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