Budget Ratification Details
The Van Alstyne City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance on Sept. 8, 2026.
The proposed measure ratifies that the adopted budget requires raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year.
This action fulfills a mandate under Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007.
Revenue Projections and New Development
Officials note that the new budget will increase total property tax collections by $203,228 compared to last year.
The document indicates this figure represents a 3.88 percent increase.
Additionally, the agenda states that $400,539 of the projected revenue will come from new property added to the tax roll this year.
Meeting Procedure and Next Steps
City staff clarified that this agenda item is not designated as a public hearing.
The council must consider the ordinance in the order shown during the Sept. 8 meeting.
The item is listed under Section IV.B regarding the ratification of the 2026 tax rate in the budget.
References
City Council - Sep 08 2026 (2026-09-08). Retrieved from https://cityofvanalstyne.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4450
