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Montgomery County FY 2026-27 budget grows to $552.7M after workshops
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points This amount is an increase from the preliminary budget filed in July, which totaled $537. Montgomery County commissioners have completed budget talks, resulting in a working budget of $552.
7 million for fiscal year 2026-27. 3 million. The working budget includes additional expenses and a proposed higher property tax rate.
The budget discussions also focused on employee pay and staffing. A 5% across-the-board pay increase is included, as well as continued law enforcement pay parity starting in June 2027. New positions were also added to the budget.
Further details on the budget are available, including the breakdown of expenses and the proposed property tax rate. The budget has not been formally adopted and is expected to be finalized after public hearings and final action on September 8.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: Lake Conroe Area News ·
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