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More students, more certificates — and more budget headaches for Tarrant County College
By Dang Le at Fort Worth Report
· June 14, 2026
· 4 min read
Tarrant County College District trustees had blunt words for two outside forces complicating the district’s next budget. At a workshop Thursday, trustees reviewed a proposed $425.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, up $10 million from this year’s adopted budget. The proposal captures TC
Key takeaway At a workshop Thursday, trustees reviewed a proposed $425.
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The budget challenges facing Tarrant County College have significant implications for the local community, particularly in terms of workforce development and economic growth. As the college enrolls more students and awards a record number of degrees and certificates, it is crucial that the district receives sufficient funding to support these efforts. The uncertainty surrounding state funding and property tax values only adds to the complexity of the situation. The potential loss of $2 million in state funding tied to low-income and academically underprepared students could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations in Tarrant County. Furthermore, the reversal of student fee increases may provide temporary relief to students, but it also underscores the need for a more stable and predictable funding model. As the college weighs a potential 3% salary increase for employees, it is clear that the budget decisions made by TCC's trustees will have far-reaching consequences for the local economy and the community's ability to develop a skilled workforce.
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Category: tcu ·
Published: June 14, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Tarrant County College District trustees had blunt words for two outside forces complicating the district’s next budget. At a workshop Thursday, trustees reviewed a proposed $425.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, up $10 million from this year’s adopted budget. The proposal captures TC
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