Collected and spent
In 2022, Galveston County spent about $200.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$200.1M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.3335 per $100 of value
Source · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Comptroller 2024 county tax rate table — Galveston County adopted $0.33346 per $100. Read on June 9, 2026.
Where it goes
Nine service lines.
Corrections
$37.4M
Police
$28.8M
Other
$27.0M
Courts
$25.4M
General government
$22.3M
Public works
$19.5M
Health and human services
$18.6M
Debt service · past obligation
$14.1M
Parks and recreation
$7.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The court has the County Judge and 4 Commissioners. It votes on the county budget in a public record vote. It also votes on the county tax. At least 3 members must vote for a county tax.
Mark Henry
County Judge
Term end not published
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Darrell Apffel
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Term end not published
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Joe Giusti
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Term end not published
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Hank Dugie
Commissioner, Precinct 3
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Robin Armstrong
Commissioner, Precinct 4
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Source · Texas Legislature, Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006 (vote required for tax levy) and §111.039 (adoption of budget) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Budget Office lists adopted budgets, like the FY2027 one. The court votes to adopt each one after a hearing.
Each yearGalveston County posts each adopted budget by fiscal year.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Voters pick county officers in November of even years.
How to reach it
County of Galveston: (409) 762-8621
Phone
722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, TX 77550
Mailing address
Source · Galveston County, Galveston County, Adopted Budgets page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Galveston County, Adopted Budgets page (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Galveston County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Galveston County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 10
GalvestonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Texas CityNot in Who Taxes Me yet
HitchcockNot in Who Taxes Me yet
League CityCityBolivar PeninsulaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Santa FeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
FriendswoodNot in Who Taxes Me yet
La MarqueNot in Who Taxes Me yet
DickinsonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
San LeonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
School districts: 8
Galveston Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
High Island Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Dickinson Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Hitchcock Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Texas City Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Santa Fe Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Clear Creek Independent School DistrictSchool districtFriendswood Independent School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Comptroller 2024 county tax rate table — Galveston County adopted $0.33346 per $100. Read on June 9, 2026.
Who decides
Texas Legislature, Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Tex. Local Gov't Code §81.006 (vote required for tax levy) and §111.039 (adoption of budget) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Galveston County, Galveston County, Adopted Budgets page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Galveston County, Adopted Budgets page (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Galveston County, Galveston County, Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Galveston County, Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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