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Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court

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Tensions rose between Democrats and Republicans throughout the budget and tax-rate votes, including between interim county judge Daniel Wong and Commissioner Dexter McCoy, who are both vying for the judge position in the upcoming November election. They ultimately approved a 1.2% decrease in the property tax rate.

First report: Shenandoah approves FY 2026-27 budget, tax rate — communityimpact.com, 6d