Two Public Hearings on Smith County Budget, Tax Rate

TYLER — The Smith County Commissioners Court holds two public hearings today as it prepares to pass its 2015-2016 budget. At 5:30 p.m., the court will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at the R.B. Hubbard “Hub” Center, at 304 E. Ferguson. That follows the court’s second public hearing on the proposed tax rate, along with its final budget workshop, held during its regular 9:30 a.m. session. The court is scheduled to vote to adopt the budget on Aug. 24.