Consider and take appropriate action on a proposed, not to exceed Property Tax Rate of $0.7590000, calling for a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas, 75142, and setting the date for the vote on the Property Tax Rate for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 209 S. Washington St., Kaufman, Texas 75142.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

As required by law, the City Council has to vote to place a proposal to adopt a property tax rate if it exceeds the rollback rate or the effective tax rate, whichever is lower. The Council sets the Public Hearing to consider a tax rate increase. The dates set for the Public Hearing are: Monday, August 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting The date set for the Record Vote is: Monday, August 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).