Public Hearing on the 2026 Proposed Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Under Texas state law, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is required to comply with the requirements of the Texas Water Code regarding the calculation of the rollback tax rate, public notices and public hearing requirements associated with setting the River Authority's tax rate. Notice of Public Hearing on the tax rate was published in newspapers in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties. Following the public hearing, the Board of Directors will vote on the proposed ad valorem property tax rate. The proposed 2026 tax rate as presented in the published notice is $0.0193 per $100 valuation, which is an increase from the 2025 tax rate of $0.0183 per $100 valuation. The estimated tax on the average residence homestead value is $60.24 per year, an increase of $2.27 per year. Based on certified values across the four counties, the Fiscal Year 2026-27 estimate for property tax revenue in the proposed annual budget is $52,574,650.