Flower Mound Council Approves Budget and Waste Contract
The town budget maintains the current property tax rate while finalizing a new agreement for green waste recycling services.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in City Hall
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On September 21, 2026, the Flower Mound Town Council approved the annual fiscal budget and a new contract with Republic Services. The budget maintains a property tax rate of $0.387277 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Why it matters
This budget secures town services and essential funding for infrastructure while establishing a new seasonal green waste program for residents. The council also set the stage for upcoming municipal elections regarding the town's street maintenance sales tax.
The town property tax rate remains $0.387277 per $100 of assessed valuation, while homeowners benefit from a 20 percent homestead exemption. Residents aged 65 and older qualify for a specific $150,000 property tax exemption.
The players
Flower Mound Town Council
This is the governing body responsible for legislative decisions, budget approvals, and municipal policy for the town of Flower Mound.
Republic Services
This is a major waste management and recycling company that provides sanitation services to various municipalities across the United States.
The details
The new Republic Services contract introduces a seasonal green waste recycling program where residents must use paper bags or labeled containers for yard debris. Tree limbs must be bundled and weigh under 50 pounds to qualify for collection under the new guidelines.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: The Town Council approved the annual budget.
October 1, 2026: The new Republic Services contract took effect.
October 19, 2026: Early voting for the municipal election begins.
November 3, 2026: Election Day for the sales tax reauthorization.
November 30, 2026: The first green waste recycling collection period begins.
Political Context
The Street Maintenance Dedicated Sales Tax requires voter approval for reauthorization, which will be decided in the November 2026 election. Opposition often focuses on the tax burden of the 8.25 percent total sales tax rate relative to household living costs.
Residents can prepare for the upcoming recycling program by ensuring yard waste is properly bundled or bagged according to the new Republic Services contract. Taxpayers should note that the current property tax rate remains unchanged for the fiscal year.
The takeaway
Residents should mark their calendars for the first green waste collection period starting in late November. Homeowners should also verify their eligibility for the 20 percent homestead exemption during the current assessment cycle.
What happens next
Flower Mound voters will decide on the Street Maintenance Dedicated Sales Tax reauthorization on November 3, 2026. Early voting for this municipal election begins on October 19, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on town legislative actions, visit the City Hall section.
More information
Review the full details on the town budget information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News.
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