The Planning and Budget Office is planning to release its recommendations and publish the FY 2027 Preliminary Budget the week of July 27. The Commissioners Court calendar was approved December 2, 2025 (Agenda Item #56) and included dates for potential FY 2027 budget hearings. These dates were August 12 (Wednesday), 13 (Thursday), 14 (Friday), and 17 (Monday). The Planning and Budget Office recommends that the Court only hold hearings on Wednesday, August 12 (morning) and Thursday, August 13 (morning and afternoon). PBO further recommends that the Commissioners Court release Friday, August 14 and Monday, August 17.