Walker County, Texas

Commissioners Court is now being conducted in-person and simultaneously broadcasted virtually via Zoom.

• Commissioners Court meetings will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom located in Room 104 of the Walker County Courthouse.
• Anyone wishing to address the Court on a particular agenda item may appear in-person or via Zoom.
• Citizen’s Input forms are to be completed and returned prior to the beginning of each meeting.
• Commissioners Court may be remotely accessible via Zoom.
  
• You may also view live and past Commissioners Court via YouTube Live.

Nestled in the woodland hills of east central Texas, Walker County is home to 72,971 residents. The City of Huntsville serves as the county seat and proudly hosts Sam Houston State University as well as many historical landmarks. Within the boundaries of Walker County, you will also find the City of New Waverly nestled amongst nearly 55,000 acres of the county’s National Forest, and the City of Riverside just off the banks of the Trinity River.

For FY 2026-2027 Walker County ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEARS TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 2.6% AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $12.50.

Order 2026-74 Adopting the Annual Budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

Order 2026-75 Adopting the Tax Rate and Levying Taxes for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

Proposed County Budget for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

Walker County Notice About 2026 Tax Rates

2026 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (for Budget Year 2026-2027)

County Budget for the Fiscal Year October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Tax Rate Information

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County Holiday Schedule