Summary
Garland voters decide on November 3 whether to keep the tax rate at 67.99 cents — about a penny lower than last year — and direct roughly $10 million to operations, or reject it and see the rate drop to 64.33 cents. Saying yes costs the average homeowner about $106 a year but funds 10 police officers, 9 firefighters, 8 dispatchers, library materials and parks upkeep.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 12, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
About $106 a year for the average homeowner if it passes; the rate drops to 64.33 cents if it fails.
If approved, police, fire, dispatch and library services across Garland get new funding.
Homeowners who prefer the lower 64.33-cent rate would pay more if the measure passes.
Mentions & discussions (19)
General - Oct 15, 2026
Residents can attend a town hall meeting to discuss the upcoming citywide tax rate election. Council members may be present to observe, though no official city business or votes will take place.
Garland Youth Council - Oct 13, 2026
Garland voters decide on November 3 whether to keep the tax rate at 67.99 cents — about a penny lower than last year — and direct roughly $10 million to operations, or reject it and see the rate drop to 64.33 cents. Saying yes costs the average homeowner about $106 a year but funds 10 police officers, 9 firefighters, 8 dispatchers, library materials and parks upkeep.
General - Oct 12, 2026
Garland residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming citywide tax rate election at a town hall meeting hosted at the West Garland Library. City council members may be in attendance, though no formal policy decisions will be made at this informational gathering.
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
A resident urged support for the upcoming November property tax election, highlighting the impact on city services and downtown cultural events.
Work Session - Aug 31, 2026
The city is asking voters to approve a tax rate that funds additional public safety staff and city services. A 'no' vote would force the city to cut these services to meet state-mandated revenue caps.
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Town Hall Series Focuses on Nov. 3 Citywide Tax Rate Election
Before heading to the polls, make plans to attend one of our informational meetings about the City of Garland's Proposition A on the Nov. 3 ballot.Upcoming Town Halls include:6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8:
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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