Order 2026-2026-284Matagorda County (Matagorda County)

Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate and ratify the 2026 Property Tax increase of $2,728,798 or 7.94% reflected in the 2027 Matagorda County Budget

Bastiat Overreach Score: 52/100

Passed: 2026-09-28 • Effective: 2026-09-28

Executive Summary & Impact

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

2026-284 • Matagorda County Commissioners Court - September 28, 20262026-09-28

Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate and ratify the 2026 Property Tax increase of $2,728,798 or 7.94% reflected in the 2027 Matagorda County Budget

Outcome: PASSED (3-0) • Motion to approve: Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate and ratify the 2026 Property Tax increase of $2,728,798 or 7.94% reflected in the 2027 Matagorda County Budget

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — MATAGORDA COUNTY
Instrument / Docket Number: Order 2026-2026-284 (Agenda Item 2026-284)
Meeting: Matagorda County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026
Date Enacted: 2026-09-28
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (5 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate and ratify the 2026 Property Tax increase of $2,728,798 or 7.94% reflected in the 2027 Matagorda County Budget