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Budget
FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Rate
FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Budget
Land Acquisition
Consent Agenda / Financial Planning
Governance
FY 2027 I&S Tax Rate Stabilization
Vendor Vetting and Procurement Policy Review
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of DeSoto from local and regional media.
New DART CEO starts amid active investigation into Florida spending
The chair of the DART Board reaffirmed his support for the hiring of new Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nathaniel Ford Sr., amid questions surrounding spending practices while he headed up a Florida transit agency. Before introducing Ford, DART Boa...
Oct 27, 2026DeSoto works to address utility billing issues as residents demand answers
DeSoto works to address utility billing issues as residents demand answers CBS News
Oct 15, 2026DeSoto City Manager resigns
DeSoto City Manager resigns Texas Metro News
Jul 27, 2026James Talarico rolls out plan to rein in data centers. It’s a lot like Greg Abbott’s.
James Talarico rolls out plan to rein in data centers. It’s a lot like Greg Abbott’s. Houston Chronicle
Jul 22, 2026KAI, SmithGroup help deliver long-awaited aquatics center to DeSoto
KAI, SmithGroup help deliver long-awaited aquatics center to DeSoto REJournals
Jul 20, 2026More dangerous floods expected, 2 killed and hundreds rescued in Central Texas
What to KnowTexas Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed two deaths: A man swept away in an RV near Comfort, and another man swept away while driving near Uvalde.Rescuers have been plucking stranded drivers and people trapped in homes since floodwaters began ris...
Jul 16, 2026Who will lead DART? Agency narrows CEO search to three finalists
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) named three finalists for its President and CEO role. They held a meet and greet at DART headquarters in Downtown Dallas Saturday afternoon. The board will vote on a finalist on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The fi...
Jul 11, 2026DeSoto City Council opts not to explore bringing DART to the city
DeSoto City Council opts not to explore bringing DART to the city KERA News
Jun 17, 2026DeSoto denies standard public information request from city/police
DeSoto denies standard public information request from city/police Texas Metro News
May 30, 2026Election Results: Get the latest returns on Saturday's election here
Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant. Results will be updated after 7 p.m. Saturday.Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in...
Apr 20, 2026DeSoto planning program to help homeowners facing erosion along city's creeks -- but it would come at a cost
DeSoto planning program to help homeowners facing erosion along city's creeks -- but it would come at a cost WFAA
Apr 9, 2026More than 200 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in DeSoto, officials say
More than 200 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in DeSoto, officials say WFAA
Nov 27, 2025