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 2018 County Property Tax Report
Funding
County Budget Calendar Guides Complex Process 2019
On March 13th, the Grimes County Commissioners Court voted to officially approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Grimes County Budget Calendar. Acting on a suggestion made at training for new officials in January, County Judge Joe Fauth III brought the comprehensive, color-coded calendar to court. “The budget process is extremely important because we are charged with spending the … [Read more...] about County Budget Calendar Guides Complex Process 2019
Fine and Fee Collection
Cooperation, Communication Pay Off By Julie Anderson Editor For more than 10 years, Laura Prado has supervised the collection of court costs, fines, and attorney’s fee for criminal charges within Potter County including five district courts, three county courts at law, and four justice of the peace courts. Having previously assisted in developing the collections program for … [Read more...] about Fine and Fee Collection
Unfunded Mandate Legislation: Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress
By Julie Anderson, Editor An unfunded mandate is a state law or regulation that requires a local government to perform certain actions, with no money provided for fulfilling the requirements. During the Regular Session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, Rep. Burt R. Solomons filed House Joint Resolution 56 (HJR 56) calling for the prohibition of unfunded mandates. Oldham … [Read more...] about Unfunded Mandate Legislation: Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress
Communicating the Cost of County Government
Communicating the Cost of County Government Unfunded Mandates Survey Editor’s Note: This survey report was released last year as a communication tool to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property taxpayers. In the coming months, counties will be contacted and survey data will be updated in preparation for the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature, … [Read more...] about Communicating the Cost of County Government