Proposed Budget FY 2026-27: What You Need to Know

Published on August 11, 2026

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The City of Grand Prairie invites the public to learn more about the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and weigh in at an upcoming public hearing. Here, you will find a short video and document explaining the proposed budget as well as the full 269-page proposed budget book below.

Proposed Budget Video

 

Budget Highlights

  • The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 is $573.8 million.
  • The largest investment is $144.4 million for public safety, with $52.9 million supporting the fire department, and $91.5 million for police department.
  • The second‑largest investment is the water department, with $131.5 million to make sure our city's water is clean, safe, and reliable.
  • $20.8 million from the proposed budget covers the expenses of our solid waste fund.
  • The proposed budget includes enough funding for our parks, libraries, special events, and all 27 City departments that serve our residents.

Proposed Budget Documents

Proposed Budget Documents

Public Input

The public is welcome to provide citizen comments at an upcoming public hearing. Additional details will be published when available at https://www.gptx.org/Departments/Budget.

 

 

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