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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Denton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2027 Budget and Staffing
Budget officials presented the recommended FY 2027 budget totaling $494.5 million, which includes employee salary adjustments and a lowered tax rate of $0.183394.
County-Wide Burn Ban
With extreme heat, dry conditions, and high Keetch-Byram Drought Index levels creating dangerous fire conditions, Denton County enacted a mandatory outdoor burn ban. Officials urged residents to clear debris from around homes and avoid roadside hazards like dragging tow chains.
Maverick Road Safety
Property owners raised safety and emergency access concerns regarding washed-out bridges and unpaved sections of Maverick Road. Commissioners noted that staff would follow up outside the meeting.
2026 Property Tax Rate Calculation
Denton County officially set its no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for tax year 2026 alongside reviewing appraisal values and excess debt collections.
Transportation Infrastructure and Roadway Improvements
The county partnered with the City of Roanoke to fund three major road construction projects, contributing millions toward local traffic and mobility improvements.
Hundley Drive-Shady Shores Road Project Funding Increase
The county awarded the Shady Shores Road construction contract to Sterling Delaware Holding Company to advance local infrastructure.
Sheriff's Office Equipment Upgrades
Winter Storm Fern is forcing city offices and facilities across Denton County to close their doors today. Make sure to check your town's website before you head out so you don't get stuck in the cold.