Summary
The board began reviewing the upcoming operating budget, discussing various revenue and expenditure lines including professional fees and facade grants. A dedicated finance subcommittee meeting will be scheduled to examine the budget line by line.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The budget dictates the allocation of MCDC funds for community projects, infrastructure, and operating expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
Midlothian taxpayers and local businesses benefit from transparent financial planning and targeted community investments.
Taxpayers concerned about overall budget growth and property value increases may see higher total tax bills despite the rate drop.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City tax rate cut sparks GOP catfight - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian City Council voted unanimously at last Wednesday’s special meeting to adopt a property tax rate of 64 cents per $10,000 taxable valuation, a one-cent reduction from the current rate of 65 cents. The new rate will go into effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. […]
City tax rate cut sparks GOP catfight - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The Midlothian City Council voted unanimously at last Wednesday’s special meeting to adopt a property tax rate of 64 cents per $10,000 taxable valuation, a one-cent reduction from the current rate of 65 cents. The new rate will go into effect at the beginning of the new fiscal year, which begins Oct. […]
County commissioners adopt tax rate - Midlothian Mirror
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com The Ellis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday adopted the 2026-27 fiscal year property tax rate, which is slightly lower than the one previously… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MISD, city work to set 2027 tax rates - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The start of September means the culmination of tax season for governmental bodies across the Lone Star State in preparation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins on Oct....
MISD, city work to set 2027 tax rates - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The start of September means the culmination of tax season for governmental bodies across the Lone Star State in preparation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins on Oct....
Special City Council - Sep 9, 2026
The city set its property tax rate at $0.64 per $100 valuation, lowering it by one cent while ratifying a revenue increase driven mostly by new construction.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The city passed a $227 million budget and dropped the property tax rate by one cent to 64 cents. Residents during public comment questioned spending levels and tax increases compared to the no-new-revenue rate.
Commissioners OK budget with new positions - Midlothian Mirror
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com The Ellis County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved its budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Commissioners will vote on the tax rate, which… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
County Commissioners set proposed tax rate - Midlothian Mirror
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com Ellis County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Tuesday to set the proposed tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year at 27.3992 cents per $100… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
The city proposed a maximum tax rate of 64 cents per $100 value for the upcoming year, which is one penny lower than the current rate. A public hearing is scheduled for September 8.
Midlothian Community Development Corporation - May 28, 2026
The board began reviewing the upcoming operating budget, discussing various revenue and expenditure lines including professional fees and facade grants. A dedicated finance subcommittee meeting will be scheduled to examine the budget line by line.
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