Bexar County Budget Crisis | San Antonio News

Bexar County’s $145 million budget shortfall by 2028 threatens its financial stability, but officials say they won’t raise taxes or slash core services—thanks to a well-stocked reserve fund and disciplined debt management. Once fueled by booming property values, the county’s revenue has plummeted from over $29 billion in 2023 to less than $2 billion this year. With federal pandemic relief funds—$389 million under the American Rescue Plan Act—set to expire by 2026, the county must find new ways to fund critical programs. To bridge the gap, they’re targeting personnel costs: no raises, adjusted benefits, and possible hiring freezes—all while keeping law enforcement, courts, and other essential services running. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e326f4c51a917826