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Central Health received approval from Travis County officials Sept. 16 for a tax rate increase to continue expanding services. (Community Impact staff)

Property tax hike to boost health care services across Travis County

By Haley McLeod

Travis County homeowners will see about $64 added to their property tax bills after commissioners approved a Sept. 16 tax increase to fund county health care services.

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