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Harlingen proposing budget of about $71 million
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Projections indicate the budget could result in a fund balance of approximately $35. A proposed budget is under consideration, totaling around $71.
7 million. This amount covers expenditures and also includes funding for a collective bargaining agreement. 8 million.
Further details about the budget are available, including the impact of the next property tax rate. The collective bargaining agreement is a key component, with a proposed cost of around $3 million over three years, following negotiations with a law enforcement association.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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