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September 2026
Fort Worth City Council approved the FY2027 operating budget of $3.33 billion and a tax rate of $0.70565 per $100 valuation, restoring some programs and positions amid a weakened property tax landscape. Despite the higher rate, the average residential tax bill is expected to decrease.
Council approves FY2027 budget and tax rate
Fort Worth City Council approved the FY2027 operating budget of $3.33 billion and a tax rate of $0.70565 per $100 valuation, restoring some programs and positions amid a weakened property tax landscape. Despite the higher rate, the average residential tax bill is expected to decrease.
Council approves FY2027 budget and tax rate
An ordinance approving Resolution No. 2026-08-207 adopted by the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board on August 6, 2026, amending Appendix I of the DFW Airport Board's Code of Rules and Regulations.
DFW Ordinance DFW Airport Code Amendment
Preview of the Fort Worth City Council meeting on Sept. 15, where the Council will consider the budget ordinance, ad valorem tax rate, fee changes, a pavement management fee, police staffing ordinance, a FIFA World Cup mini pitch agreement, a $1.5 million forgivable loan for the Evans and Rosedale Redevelopment Project, public improvement district benefit hearings and nine zoning cases.
City Council to approve budget, tax rate Tuesday evening
A Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff celebration will be held in the Fort Worth City Hall lobby on Sept. 15, featuring Hispanic-owned businesses, community organizations, mariachis and folklorico dancers, followed by a City Council proclamation at 6 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic heritage at City Hall on Sept. 15
August 2026
Council Proposal CP-343 from Council Member Chris Nettles urges the Tarrant County Commissioners Court to consider alternatives to reducing the number of polling locations, citing concerns about voter access, long lines, and wait times.
…alternatives to the reduction of polling locations Discussion As members of the Fort Worth City Council, we remain deeply concerned by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court's conside…
Announcement of the Aug. 11 City Council budget work session where City Manager Jay Chapa will present the recommended FY2027 operating and capital budgets, along with tax rate submissions, compensation study results, and water/stormwater rates; the evening Council meeting agenda includes a data center moratorium, smoke-free ordinance amendment, and 13 zoning cases.
City Council to see recommended budget in Aug. 11 work session
City Council received an update on the Small Business Development Program, effective Sept. 1, 2025, showing 43% overall small business participation on applicable bid solicitations — exceeding the 30% goal — with $77,030,348 awarded to small businesses across 83 city contracts through June 30, 2026.
Small Business Development Program exceeds goals, builds on foundation
July 2026
Preview of the Fort Worth City Council work session at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at City Hall, listing informal reports on topics including ETJ releases, legislative development impacts, the HUD annual action report, Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility procurement, court code changes, Northside TEXRail TOD zoning, and presentations on the World Cup wrap-up, a DOJ Crime Reduction Grant, FY2027 General Fund revenue projections, and data center regulation.
City Council work session preview for Aug. 4
June 2026
Fort Worth City Council held its last meeting before its annual July summer break, with regular meetings resuming Aug. 4 at City Hall.
Fort Worth City Council on summer break until Aug. 4