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Travis County Commissioners Court meets at the county courthouse in downtown Austin as officials weigh a $2.2 billion budget proposal for FY 2025-26. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Travis County officials outline priorities for $2.2B budget

By Haley McLeod

Emergency reserves, mental health and voter services take the forefront of increased funding as Travis County officials weigh community needs this month for the next budget year.

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