Montgomery County commissioners will consider 2026 property tax exemptions, review the county's $480 million road bond program, discuss new court expansions and weigh several budget and staffing proposals during their July 9 meeting in Conroe.
Montgomery County commissioners are scheduled to consider 2026 property tax exemptions, review progress on the county's voter-approved road bond program and discuss several major judicial, transportation and budget items during their meeting on July 9.
The Commissioners Court will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Alan B. Sadler Commissioners Court Building, 501 N. Thompson St., Suite 402, in Conroe.
Among the agenda's key items is action on county ad valorem tax exemptions for the 2026 tax year. Commissioners are expected to consider homestead exemptions as well as exemptions for homeowners who are 65 or older and residents with disabilities.
The court will also receive a financial update on the county's 2025 road bond program. Montgomery County voters approved the $480 million bond package in May 2025 to fund roadway improvements and mobility projects throughout the county.
Commissioners are also expected to consider approving an additional $3.9 million encumbrance for Sorters Road Segment 2 in Precinct 4. If approved, the project's total encumbered amount would increase to approximately $7.8 million, about half of the proposed $15.6 million project budget.
The agenda also includes selecting a firm to provide architectural design services for the future Montgomery County Justice Center. A contract would be negotiated following the award.
In addition, commissioners will consider creating several new judicial positions, including additional district courts, a new county court at law, and a probate court to help address the county's growing caseload.
Animal Services staffing changes are also on the agenda. The court will consider eliminating the chief veterinarian position and creating a general manager for medical services with an annual salary of $210,000. According to agenda documents, 60% of the position's funding would come from the county's general fund animal services budget, while the remaining 40% would come from the animal services wellness project budget.
Commissioners are also scheduled to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 operating budget for the Montgomery Central Appraisal District and consider potential uses for unallocated road and bridge engineering fees to cover salaries, employee benefits, and one-time operational expenses.
The meeting is open to the public and begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in downtown Conroe.
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