IMPORTANT NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Delayed County Opening and start of Commissioners Court Meeting for Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the anticipated inclement weather affecting our region. Colorado County offices will be delaying their opening until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Additionally, the Commissioners Court will be delaying the start to their regularly scheduled court meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the same reasons.
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COUNTY BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT
Colorado County is under a Burn Ban until further notice. Burn Ban Order (pdf)
- County Offices and buildings will be closed February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day
- Road Closure, Precinct 3: Reichardt Road will be closed to thru traffic starting December 3 and will be closed for approximately 6 months for bridge replacement at the San Bernard River (Austin County line at beginning of Frantz Road).
- TxDOT Project I-10 from SH 71 to FM 2761
Project Map and Schematics for Segment 1
Project Map and Schematics for Segment 2
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Budget and Tax Rate Information
COLORADO COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 5.21% AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $22.25.
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