Williamson County approves $560M budget, tax rate for 2023-24 fiscal year

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team

Published August 31, 2023 3:49pm CDT

Williamson County

WilCo approves budget, tax rate for next year

The county budget totals at $560 million, including 45 new full-time positions, with the largest increase of new employees in public safety.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Williamson County has approved its budget and county tax rate for the next fiscal year.

The total county budget comprises the general fund, road and bridge fund, and debt service fund. It totals $560 million.

The budget includes 45 new full-time positions, with the largest increase of new employees in public safety, including personnel for a new EMS station in Liberty Hill.

County commissioners also approved a 4 percent merit increase for civilian employees.

Law enforcement will receive step increases between 2 and 2.5 percent.

The next fiscal year's budget begins in October.