Collin County Commissioners Court — Key Decisions from June 2026 That Affect Your Property and Roads

The Collin County Commissioners Court meets regularly to make decisions that directly affect the daily lives of county residents. Here is a summary of the most impactful decisions and discussions from recent sessions. Road and Infrastructure Funding: The court continued its ongoing review of transportation funding priorities across the county. With population growth adding tens of thousands of new residents annually road capacity is one of the most pressing issues facing Collin County government. US-380 corridor improvements and extensions of several major north-south arterials are among the projects under active discussion. Property Tax Rate Discussion: Ahead of the annual budget season the court has begun preliminary discussions on the 2026-27 county tax rate. State law requires the court to publish a no-new-revenue rate and a voter-approval rate and any increase beyond the voter-approval rate triggers an automatic rollback election. Property values across the county increased significantly again this year meaning the effective tax burden has risen for most homeowners even without a rate increase. County Services Expansion: The commissioners approved expanded hours for several county offices in response to population growth creating longer wait times. The Collin County tax assessor-collector offices in McKinney Frisco and Plano are the most heavily used and have been identified for service expansion. Emergency Services: The court reviewed coverage maps for emergency services across the rapidly growing northern portions of the county including Celina Anna and Melissa. Response time standards are under pressure as development moves ahead of infrastructure in some areas. How to Participate: Collin County Commissioners Court meetings are open to the public and held at the Collin County Administration Building in McKinney. Meeting schedules agendas and minutes are posted at collincountytx.gov. Residents can sign up to speak during public comment periods.