Webb County Property Taxes Explained | Laredo News

Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Webb County officials are reassuring residents that property taxes won’t be raised this year, with Commissioner John Galo clarifying that confusing “truth-in-taxation” numbers don’t signal an increase—and there’s even a chance the rate could go down. He stressed that even a flat or lower rate can bring in more revenue if property values rise or new properties are added to the rolls, a point that sparked debate last year when a rate cut still led to higher collections. Galo’s goal is to prevent public misunderstanding as the Commissioners Court continues budget discussions and refines the tax…