The Commissioners Court voted to schedule a public hearing on September 17, 2026, to consider proposed 2026 Harris County tax rates totaling up to $0.41750 per $100 of taxable value.

What it means for you

Harris County property owners will have an opportunity to comment at a public hearing before the county's tax rates are officially set.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to set a public hearing on September 17, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. to consider for Harris County the proposed 2026 tax rate of $100 of taxable value of up to $0.36396 for maintenance and operations and $0.05354 for debt service, for a total tax rate of up to $0.41750, and to direct the Office of Management and Budget, 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: (3-2)

How each member voted

3–2, per the official record.