Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances While these somewhat clinical descriptions of the county budget are certainly valid, the budget document embodies much more to commissioners courts and the constituents they serve. The facts and figures in the Texas county budget often epitomize a way of life…or … [Read more...] about Texas County Budget: Planning in the Midst of Uncertainty
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The Texas Property Tax
The Texas Property Tax What You Wish Your Constituents Knew When it comes to explaining the property tax, logic may not be the best approach. Consider the seemingly logical questions posed by taxpayers: The name of my appraisal district includes “county” (i.e. Ector County … [Read more...] about The Texas Property Tax
Tax Abatements
Economic Development Tool Requires Planning, Partnership When considering a tax abatement application, economic development expert Diana Miller asks a set of key questions including: ü What value will the company bring to the city, county and school district in the form of tax … [Read more...] about Tax Abatements
Compensation of Judges on Juvenile Board
The compensation of judges is a complex issue involving the division of powers under the Texas Constitution. As members of an independent branch of government, the Texas Supreme Court held in Vondy v. Uvalde County that these officers must be paid a reasonable salary. However, it is the responsibility … [Read more...] about Compensation of Judges on Juvenile Board
Public Finance: Exploring County Options
Talk about planning ahead! On May 11, 2009, Dave Quinn with the Hockley County School Employees Credit Union penned the following to the Levelland Economic Development Corp. reserving a building yet to be built… Congratulations! You and the MPEC (multipurpose events center) Committee have … [Read more...] about Public Finance: Exploring County Options