Local NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County Approves Tax Rate and Increased Budget for Next Fiscal Year
Kim RobertsSeptember 14, 2022
Tarrant County commissioners voted this week to increase its budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Elections 2022IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDan Patrick Rips High Property Taxes After Collier Touts Backing of GOP County Judge, State Senator
Hayden SparksSeptember 6, 2022
County Judge Glen Whitley has previously sparred with fellow Republicans over property taxes.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County Commissioners Look to Increase Their Salaries by 7 Percent Next Year
Kim RobertsAugust 22, 2022
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court, some of the highest-paid county officials in the state, plans to give itself a pay increase.
Local NewsTarrant County Commissioners Hold Elections Forum, Giving Citizens Chance to Voice Continuing Concerns
Kim RobertsMay 2, 2022
Tarrant County held an election process work session to address concerns that have been repeatedly raised by residents.
Elections 2022Local NewsProperty Taxes and Budget Issues at Forefront of Republican Tarrant County Judge Candidate Forum
Kim RobertsJanuary 31, 2022
Four Republican candidates running to replace retiring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley answered questions about their plans if they should win the race.
Local NewsTarrant County Harassment and Discrimination Courses Include Topics About Implicit Bias
Kim RobertsNovember 22, 2021
Tarrant County commissioners want to make a pilot program for harassment and discrimination training, including unconscious bias courses, an annual requirement for its employees.
Local NewsTarrant County COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program Stalled for Now
Kim RobertsSeptember 15, 2021
County Judge Glen Whitley supports a $50 payment to incentivize Tarrant County residents to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, but other commissioners aren’t so sure.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingDespite Lowered Tax Rate, Average Tarrant County Property Owner Will See Their Bill Increase in Coming Year
Kim RobertsAugust 18, 2021
Tarrant County homeowners will see a larger tax bill, even though the county plans to lower its tax rate.
FederalLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County, Fort Worth Examine How to Use $600 Million in Federal COVID-19 Funds
Kim RobertsJune 16, 2021
With nearly $600 million flowing in Tarrant County and Fort Worth from the federal government, local leaders will decide over the next several weeks which projects they will spend the funds on.
Local NewsOutgoing Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Announces Bid for Tarrant County Judge
Kim RobertsJune 10, 2021
With current county Judge Glen Whitley announcing his retirement, Betsy Price has declared her intended candidacy for the position.
Elections 2022Local NewsFormer Tarrant Republican Party Chair Announces Candidacy for County Judge
Kim RobertsMay 20, 2021
Former Farmers Branch mayor and Tarrant County Party chair Tim O’Hare has announced his plans to run for Tarrant County Judge in 2022.
87th LegislatureState SenateTexas Senate Moves to Curtail Emergency Powers for Local Government
Holly HansenMay 4, 2021
Reforms authored by Sen. Bettencourt would explicitly exclude epidemics from local emergency management, and reduce violations from criminal to civil penalties.