City Council approves property tax increase

SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL

The San Marcos City Council voted Tuesday to raise property taxes for the 2026 fiscal year from the current figure of 60.30 cents per $100 of taxable property to 65.15 cents.

After rejecting the 67.69 cent rate recommended by the city with four “no” votes. Saul Gonzales, Shane Scott, Matthew Mendoza and Lorenzo Gonzalez voted against the rate and Amanda Rodriguez, Alyssa Garza and Mayor Jane Hughson voted in favor. The council then voted 5-2 to approve the 65.15 cent rate, with Alyssa Garza and Lorenzo Gonzalez voting against it.