Harris County Precinct 3 Residents Invited to July 17 Budget Town Hall to Help Shape 2025 Spending Priorities
For residents of Harris County Precinct 3, including those in Copperbrook, the opportunity to influence how their tax dollars are spent is just around the corner. Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E., is hosting a Harris County Budget Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 17, at the George H.W. Bush Community Center, located at 6827 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379, beginning at 6 p.m.
The event invites community members to learn how Harris County allocates funding across major areas such as flood control, public safety, infrastructure, health services, and more. Most importantly, it gives residents a chance to share their own perspectives on where they believe investments should be prioritized in the coming year.
Budget Transparency and Community Voices
Representatives from the Harris County Budget Office will be on hand to present an overview of the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget, answer questions, and receive public feedback. This comes at a time when the County has increased transparency efforts and adopted performance-based budgeting to better align spending with community outcomes.
“Wonder how your tax dollars are spent?” asks the town hall invitation. “Here’s your chance to find out.”
Residents of communities such as Tomball, Spring, Cypress, and the unincorporated areas west of Houston—all part of Precinct 3—are encouraged to attend.
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Highlights from the Harris County FY2024 Budget
The FY2024 General Fund Budget totals $2.4 billion, which includes new investments across departments and services that directly impact local communities:
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$128.2 million is allocated to the Harris County Flood Control District, including $4.4 million for erosion repairs and $1.8 million for vegetation management
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Public safety investments include an additional $5.1 million for jail body-worn cameras and $3.4 million in expanded jail medical services
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The County has funded the highest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in five years for civilian employees, and invested $82.8 million in employee compensation to help attract and retain talent
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Strategic use of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and FEMA funds—totaling hundreds of millions—continues to help the County balance budgets and fund services without increasing tax burdens
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The FY24 budget also maintains the County’s sixth consecutive year of lowering the property tax rate, despite inflation and rising service demands
Why It Matters for Precinct 3
Precinct 3 covers roughly 47% of unincorporated Harris County and includes 6,750 lane miles of roadway, 69 parks, and 10 community centers, making local priorities particularly vital in shaping the County’s budget allocations
Commissioner Ramsey’s office emphasizes fiscal responsibility and community involvement in budget decision-making. The town hall is a direct opportunity for residents to weigh in on the pressing issues they want the County to address—from road maintenance to emergency response readiness.
Attend and Make Your Voice Heard
Residents are invited to ask questions, offer feedback, and learn how the County develops its annual budget. Community concerns voiced during this meeting may help influence future priorities in funding allocations.
For more information about the event or the County budget, visit budget.harriscountytx.gov or email openbudget@bmd.hctx.net.
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Event Details
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What: Harris County Budget Town Hall
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When: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
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Where: George H.W. Bush Community Center, 6827 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379 (MAP)
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
