Texas city weighs budget that would add $86 to tax bills, and raise utility rates 13%

Texas city weighs budget that would add $86 to tax bills, and raise utility rates 13%

In Alvin, Texas, homeowners could soon be paying more to stay in their homes and keep up with monthly utility bills. City officials presented a proposed budget earlier this month that would raise both property taxes and utility costs. Here's what to know According to The Alvin Sun, under the spending plan city staff delivered, the city would levy 70.0635 cents in property tax for every $100 of taxable value in 2026-2027, compared with the curren…