City of Kyle Adopts Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget Focused on Safety, Infrastructure, and Community Services

September 22, 2025

KYLE, TEXAS – The Kyle City Council has adopted the FY 2025–26 Budget, a $603.6 million plan focused on strategic growth, infrastructure investment, and enhancing quality of life for residents. Shaped by community feedback and Council priorities, the budget directs significant resources toward water, roads, sidewalks, parks, trails, public safety, and downtown revitalization.

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) dedicates $460.4 million this fiscal year as part of a $1.27 billion five-year plan. Transportation takes the lead with a $359 million investment over the next five years, funding seven major road bond projects set to begin this year, as well as new sidewalks, improved ADA accessibility, and $1.5 million each year dedicated to pavement maintenance. Parks and recreation received $30.3 million in CIP funding, including the Gregg-Clarke Skatepark, Lake Kensington Nature Park, and the first phase of the Outdoor Sportsplex, plus improvements to neighborhood parks and a new Senior Activity Center. Nearly nine miles of new Vybe Trail segments are underway, expanding the network to 45 miles in five years, and $1.5 million per year will continue revitalizing downtown.

To ensure long-term sustainability, the city is investing nearly $700 million over the next five years in critical water and wastewater projects, including the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the launch of an Aquifer Storage and Recovery program. Public safety investments include $1.2 million for police pay increases, new technology, and additional staff, while 24 new full-time positions across city services will bring the workforce to 470 employees.

The budget sets a new property tax rate of $0.5957 per $100 of taxable value, up from $0.4693, resulting in about $305 more annually for the average home valued at $315,422. The City’s share makes up only 21% of the overall property tax bill, with the rest collected by Hays CISD, Hays County, and Emergency Services Districts. Updated water and wastewater rates will also ensure fairness and system reliability for years to come.

“This budget is built on strategic priorities that improve everyday life and prepare Kyle for the future,” said City Manager Bryan Langley. "It funds essential infrastructure, supports core services, and positions Kyle to manage growth effectively.”

The FY 2025–26 Budget was adopted following public hearings on September 2 and 16, 2025. For more information and to view the full budget, visit CityofKyle.gov/Budget.