Levelland council adopts 2026-27 tax rate of $0.57000; council records unanimous vote

The Levelland City Council voted to approve Ordinance No. 1124, adopting a property tax rate of $0.57000 for fiscal year 2026–27. City staff presented the distribution of the rate (maintenance and operations $0.52000, cemetery fund $0.02000, interest and redemption $0.03000) and projected revenues (subtotal listed at $4,599,014 at 98% collection). The motion to approve was recorded and carried unanimously.

City Manager James Fisher explained the rate structure before the council's vote. The minutes record the council’s recorded vote by name: Bobby Morris — Yes; Tushar Bhakta — Yes; Breann Buxkemper — Yes; Angie Yandell — Yes; Michael Stueart — Yes. The ordinance adoption was described as "effectively a 3.19% increase in the tax rate."