AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHarris County Tax Fight: Commissioners advanced a proposed property tax increase to help close an estimated $181 million budget gap, setting a Sept. 17 public hearing on a rate up to $0.41750 per $100 valuation (about 9.6% higher than the current county rate). Local Budgets: Bryan City Council approved a $569 million budget and kept its city tax rate at 62.4 cents per $100, with some homeowners still facing higher bills if property values rise. Water Quality Training: Refugio County received updates on local projects, and a free Little Bay watershed water-quality workshop is set for Sept. 16 in Rockport. Invasive Plants: Texas A&M Forest Service launched a cost-share program offering up to 75% reimbursement (up to $7,000) to remove invasive plants, with treatments due by June 1, 2027. Wildlife & Biosecurity: Texas continues screwworm prevention efforts, including new resources and research sites as infection spreads. Energy & Land Use: A Hill Country solar fight heads back to court over alleged fire and environmental risks tied to a large Marshall Springs project. Heat & Health: Labor Day weather coverage keeps flagging dangerous heat and storm chances across Texas and the region.
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