Who is Helifox Technologies? Helifox is the result of over 40 years of combined experience in the telecommunications industry, where we have seen a constant struggle for many organizations to keep up with their technological needs. Sometimes, due to budget restrictions, lack of technical expertise, or limited access, small government offices have been overwhelmed by […]
Preparing for an Unusual Legislative Session
At this time in even-numbered years, legislative committees are usually conducting interim hearings to receive testimony, analyze issues, and prepare reports and draft legislation for the upcoming legislative session. These interim activities provide a valuable opportunity for county officials to educate legislators and staff on the effects of potential legislation on their constituents and taxpayers. With […]
United Effort: Resource Drive Thru
On May 27, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. helped serve 700 families at the Ella Austin Community Center. Volunteers gave away hand sanitizer, PPE, cleaning supplies, seven days of food, and in collaboration with Travis Park United Methodist Church, books for young people to read over the summer. Participants were able to social distance […]
Technology Spotlight
Certified Payments Transforms Collections for Government Agencies Certified Payments is an industry leader of payment solutions, working exclusively within the government vertical. We serve more than 2,500 customers in Texas, providing innovative products and turnkey integration capabilities designed to expand consumer payment options, improve revenue collection and reduce processing overhead. How We Do It: Innovative […]
Fine and Fee Collection
Challenging Times Call for Examination of Revenue Sources
Throughout 2019, local governments dependent upon the property tax carefully followed the progress of Senate Bill 2, passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and signed by the governor last June. Property taxes are the primary funding source for Texas counties, and S.B. 2 reduces this funding potential. “Maximizing additional revenue sources will be essential,” […]
