WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS DISTRIBUTE 2025-26 SCHOOL LAND REVENUE
Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the 2025-26 school lands report and disbursed hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding to the Brenham and Burton school districts.
County Commissioners on Tuesday after the court's
proclamation declaring the month of October as
Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Washington
County.
The funds come from interest and rental income from Washington County’s school land in Tom Green County and is based on the school districts’ average daily attendance.
Brenham ISD is receiving $298,297, while Burton ISD is receiving $43,003.
Of those amounts, the county is requesting back $52,009 and $7,497 from Brenham and Burton ISDs, respectively, to put toward continued improvements to the land in Tom Green County.
In comparison, the 2024-25 school lands report included a disbursement of $295,268 to Brenham ISD, with a requested return of $72,342 back to the county. As for Burton ISD, it was presented a check for $41,028, with a request for $10,052 to be sent back.
Also at Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners:
- Received the quarterly Washington County Extension Service report.
- Approved a right-of-way permit application for the 2026 Texas Renegade Outriders trail ride November 13-15 on and around Wiesepape Road.
- Read a proclamation declaring the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Washington County.
Click here to view the agenda packet for Tuesday's meeting.