Karnes County closed its fiscal year with a 99.23% property tax collection rate, bringing in $22.3 million to the general fund and $3.8 million for roads and bridges. County investments totaled $85.2 million. Commissioners approved reallocating certain departmental expenses to donation accounts.
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