AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) — Travis County property owners will face a significant property tax increase next year after commissioners approved a 9.12% hike to raise money for flood recovery and critical infrastructure repairs.
The move, which didn’t require voter approval, will add an average of $200 to homeowners’ bills and bring in an estimated $42.2 million.
Much of the money is needed to replenish the county’s emergency reserves, which were drained by July’s deadly floods. County budget director Travis Gatlin said more than $20 million has already been used for disaster response, including cleanup and road and bridge repairs…