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Travis County approved a $2.2 billion budget with a tax hike for flood recovery and health initiatives. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Travis County $2.2B budget to boost flood recovery, mental health and health care services

By Haley McLeod

Travis County is rolling out a $2.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26 fueled by a one-year tax hike to help the county recover from severe flooding, rebuild emergency reserves and cover major disaster costs.

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