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Where your county tax dollar goes (FY 2026)

Parker County FY 2026 budget: $74.2M total. Roads & bridges is the largest line.

Where your county tax dollar goes (FY 2026)

Parker County FY 2026 budget: $74.2M total. Roads & bridges is the largest line.

CategorySpend% of budget
Roads & bridges$21.8M29%
Sheriff's office + jail$15.6M21%
General administration$10.1M14%
Courts & district attorney$8.8M12%
Public health + indigent care$6.3M9%
Library / parks / culture$4.2M6%
Other$7.4M9%

Updated 2026-05-18

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