An Order Calling An Election To Be Held On November 3, 2026 For The Purpose Of Approving Or Rejecting A Tax Rate That...

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2026-0879 An Order Calling An Election To Be Held On November 3, 2026 For The Purpose Of Approving Or Rejecting A Tax Rate That Exceeds The Voter Approval Tax Rate For The 2026 Tax Year Read into record by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman I move to amend the motion to change the election for an ad valorem tax rate to $0.248650 on each $100 assessed valuation of all taxable property in Dallas County for the 2026 Tax Year; and amend the purpose for which the tax rate is levied to fund programs that measurably reduce homelessness and resolve encampments to improve neighborhood vibrancy, support homeless people to achieve self-sufficiency, increase access to mental health treatment and support programs that provide stable housing and, the Commissioners Court does hereby order an Election to be held on November 3, 2026, in Dallas County, Texas for the purpose of approving or rejecting a tax rate that exceeds the voter approval tax rate for the 2026 Tax Year and approves the Order of Election, which is attached as Attachment A. On a motion made by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 11, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby find the following: WHEREAS , the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, Texas seeks to adopt and levy the ad valorem taxes for the 2026 Tax Year/2027 Fiscal Year; and, WHEREAS, for the 2026 Tax Year, the Voter-Approval Tax Rate, as defined in the Texas Tax Code, is $0.224650 per $100 valuation; and,