The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved a $3.09 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a nearly 11% increase driven by population growth and changes in Texas’ property tax system.
The budget, up just over $300 million from last year, maintains funding for police, fire and emergency medical services while expanding housing, animal shelter and maintenance programs. The city’s general fund is set at $1.11 billion, a 4.56% increase from fiscal 2025.
“Fort Worth’s rapid growth past 1 million residents demands smart investment in safety, infrastructure and community services,” city officials said in a statement…