Notice: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget & Tax Rate Notices and Information

Notice: Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City of Brenham, Texas, will hold a public hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Proposed Budget.

The public hearing will be held on: Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.

At City Hall – Council Chambers, 200 W. Vulcan St, Brenham, TX 77833

This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $855,418, which is a 7.81 percent increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is $191,678. LGC 102.005(b)

Taxpayer Impact Table

Scenario	Median Taxable Homestead Value	Tax Rate	Estimated Tax Bill	Change from Current Year
Current Year Adopted Rate	$245,880 (2024)	$0.4584	$1,127.11
No-New-Revenue Rate (FY26)	$256,175 (2025)	$0.4691	$1,201.72	$74.61
Proposed Budget	$256,175 (2025)	$0.4676	$1,197.87	$70.76

A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection:

Here: FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
In person at: City Hall, City Secretary's Office - 200 W. Vulcan Street, Brenham, TX 77833

All citizens are encouraged to attend and express their views. Those who are unable to attend can contact their council members via this online form.

Public Hearing on See also: Finance Page, Budget Page