League City’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget would maintain the no-new-revenue rate of $0.369 per $100 valuation, while simultaneously increasing funding for emergency services , drainage and parks.

What happened

League City City Council voted 7-1 to approve the first reading of the budget at its Aug. 27 meeting.

Council member Tommy Cones voted against approving the first reading but did not comment on his decision at the meeting.

The details

City documents show the operating budget, which covers day-to-day city services, is expected to come in at $194.5 million—up $10 million from last year, according to previous reporting from Community Impact . The city’s general fund is expected to have a $2.6 million shortfall.

The budget proposes funding for three additional officer po

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