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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Comal County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 County Budget Planning
The county adopted a $214 million budget and set the tax rate at roughly 30.5 cents per $100. While officials emphasized staff retention, COLAs, and a flat tax rate, some residents expressed frustration over property tax burdens.
2026 Comal County Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate Adoption
Comal County is proposing to keep its tax rate steady at $0.305015 per $100 valuation for the 2027 fiscal year budget. A public hearing was held, and final adoption is scheduled for September 17.
Employee Benefits Renewal
The county approved its annual health insurance and supplemental benefit packages for employees, including a 5.53% rate tier increase for health coverage and renewals for dental, vision, life, and disability plans.