Ord. 2026-B.City of Friendswood (Galveston County)

Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 60/100

Passed: 2026-09-14 • Effective: 2026-09-14

Executive Summary & Impact

Pursuant to Section 102.007(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, the City Council must take a separate vote to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget since the budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year. This vote is separate and distinct from the vote adopting the budget and the vote on the tax rate required by Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

B. • City Council2026-09-14

Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Outcome: PASSED (7-0) • Motion to approve Consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the City of Friendswood's Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-B. (Agenda Item B.)
Meeting: City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-09-14
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (7 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Municipal Ordinance

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Section 102.007(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, the City Council must take a separate vote to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget since the budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year. This vote is separate and distinct from the vote adopting the budget and the vote on the tax rate required by Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code.