The Commissioners Court voted to schedule a public hearing on September 17, 2026, to consider proposed 2026 tax rates for Harris Health System, with total rates up to $0.19528 per $100 of taxable value.

What it means for you

Harris County residents who use or pay taxes to support Harris Health will have a chance to weigh in at a public hearing before the tax rates are finalized.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to set a public hearing on September 17, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to consider for the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health the proposed 2026 tax rates per $100 of taxable value of up to $0.18086 for maintenance and operations and $0.01442 for debt service, for a total tax rate of $0.19528; and to direct the Office of Management and Budget, the Tax Assessor-Collector, and other relevant departments to execute and publish all related notices as required by applicable law. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

4–1, per the official record.