GEORGETOWN, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Williamson County issued the following news release:

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 county budget and set the county tax rate.

"This budget prioritizes public safety and roads, two top priorities for our residents as delineated through the communitywide survey. It also lowers taxes for the average homestead property through the no-new-revenue tax rate, which is one of my priorities," said County Judge Steve Snell. "In a fast-growing county like ours, it is a big win for our residents when we can continue to provide them with great services while also decreasing their tax burden."

The total county budget is comprised of the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund and D...