Henderson City Council to weigh property tax rate, election order
The Henderson City Council will consider a proposed 2026 property tax rate and an order for a municipal election at its Aug. 4 meeting, according to the agenda. The council also held a special session July 28 to consider a water infrastructure grant application and a budget workshop with no specific items. All three meetings are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.
Property tax rate and election on Aug. 4 agenda
The council will consider a proposed property tax rate of .620000 per $100 of value for 2026. The agenda states this would increase taxes on an average residence homestead from $709.66 to $900.95.
The council also will consider Resolution 2026-08-01 to order a municipal election on Nov. 4, 2026. The election would fill the offices of Mayor and Council Districts 2 and 3. A separate proposition, Proposition 1, asks whether an ordinance may be passed with one reading.
No vote tallies or final decisions are available because the minutes have not been published.
Water infrastructure grant considered July 28
At a special session July 28, the council discussed Resolution 2026-07-02, which would authorize an application to the Texas Water Development Board for a Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant for Lake Striker Water Supply Improvements. The agenda lists only this item; no decision has been recorded.
Budget workshop held July 28
The council also met July 28 for a budget workshop. The agenda included only procedural items: call to order, opening and closing the workshop, and adjournment. No specific budget proposals or decisions were listed for discussion.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data.