Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner, CJCAT Immediate Past President The Unfunded Mandate Survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property tax … [Read more...] about 2020 Unfunded Mandate Survey
“Let me encourage each county to provide data for this survey so that we can accurately explain how unfunded and partially funded mandates affect local governmental bodies and taxpayers.” CJCAT President Chuck Statler, Taylor County Commissioner The Unfunded Mandate Survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property tax payers. The … [Read more...] about 2020 Unfunded Mandates Survey
The taxpayer funds the majority of county government via the property tax, or ad valorem tax, which is the largest revenue source for Texas counties. The 84th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1760, which states that the Texas comptroller is required to publish on its website a statewide list of tax rates that includes the total tax rate reported by each taxing unit in … [Read more...] about 2019 County Property Tax Report
MAIN REFERENCE POINTS: Article XI, Section 7 of the Texas Constitution – a county that borrows money is required to establish an interest and sinking fund. Texas Government Code Chapter 1251 – bond election provisions. Texas Government Code Chapter 1431 – authorizes the issuance of tax notes. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter C – authorizes a … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Public Finance Options
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is now accepting electronic applications for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF) grant program. The deadline to apply for a portion of the allocated $250 million is May 27. Each County Judge should have received a certified letter from TxDOT notifying their county of the TIF application process and the timeframe … [Read more...] about TIF Grant Program
