# County Keeps Taxes Flat, Raises Staff | Lubbock News

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Podcast: [Lubbock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lubbock-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571537)
Published: 2026-09-15T03:38:09+00:00
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Lubbock County keeps property taxes flat for the third straight year — no new revenue, no hikes — while still delivering raises to most county workers and state-funded boosts for Juvenile Justice staff. But not all departments are smiling: the IT budget was denied, leaving tech upgrades on hold as officials juggle low taxes, employee pay, and essential services. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/lubbock-county-commissioners-approve-no-new-revenue-tax-rate/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7304bb30eec758bf Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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