Revenue Related

Counties Implement Wellness Programs, Realize Taxpayer Savings   Ector County Judge Susan Redford described it as “the most successful program we’ve implemented in years, by far.”             Midland County Commissioner Randy Prude touted the dual benefits of significant taxpayer savings … [Read more...] about Healthy Employees, Healthier Budget

By Jack Lyne, executive editor of Interactive Publishing, jack.lyne@conway.com. Reprinted with permission. This article first appeared in the Site Selection Online Insider the week of January 26, 2009 … [Read more...] about $1 Billion in the Texas Pipeline

With the economic slowdown, counties are facing difficulty in the area of economic development. Tax abatement agreements can be a valuable tool in attracting new activity. Some important legislation was adopted in this area. House Bill 773 by Rep. Oliviera/Sen. Williams extended the provisions of Chapter 312, Tax Code, the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, until … [Read more...] about Tax Abatement Legislation

Fannin County Commissioner Pat Hilliard: I wish the taxpayers knew how the money is spent after being collected, and I wish they understood unequal evaluations and how to protest. The next thing I would like them to know are the true costs of assessment and collection, which include the costs of delinquent tax collections … [Read more...] about When it comes to the property tax, I wish taxpayers realized