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WATCH LIVE: Tax increase part of San Antonio’s $4.4B draft budget
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Garrett Brnger , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the proposed budget and tax increase can be found through local news sources, including the city's online agenda documents and livestreams of council meetings.
City officials are considering ways to address a significant budget shortfall. A proposal to increase property taxes is on the table. This would be the first such increase in several decades.
Details of the plan are expected to be discussed at a city meeting. The meeting will be available to watch online for those who cannot attend in person. Further information about the proposed budget and tax increase can be found through local news sources, including the city's online agenda documents and livestreams of council meetings.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? City officials are considering ways to address a significant budget shortfall. A proposal to increase property taxes is on the table. This would be the first such increase in several decades. Details…
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