Bexar County is facing a significant budget challenge, with the upcoming year expected to be the worst since the 2008 financial crash. County leaders have indicated a preference for making cuts rather than adjusting the tax rate. A recent poll conducted by UTSA found that residents are divided on the issue of raising taxes to address the budget shortfall.

The poll's findings reflect the difficult decisions that lie ahead for county leaders as they navigate the budget crisis. Further details on the poll and the county's budget situation are available from the San Antonio Report, a local nonprofit newsroom that initially reported on the story on June 23, 2026.