Summary: Speak up about property taxes. Citizens have two upcoming opportunities to speak to our elected officials about property taxes.
Latest Update: Friday, 26 August, 2022
#1 On Thursday, 08 September, 2022, the Texas House Ways and Means Committee has scheduled a public hearing. Texas taxpayers and the public at large may testify in person at the Texas Capitol or electronically submit their comments ahead of the scheduled hearing.
The City of Willow Park City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget at a City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on September 13, 2022, in the Willow Park City Hall, Council Chambers, 516 Ranch House Road, Willow Park, Texas.
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $50,431 or 3.24% and of that amount $50,431 is tax revenue from new property added to the tax roll this year. The public is encouraged to review the City's proposed budget on the City of Willow Park website at www.willowpark.org or view a paper copy of the budget in the City Secretary's office.
The public may comment by providing written comments either through the mail at the following address: 516 Ranch House Road, Willow Park, Texas 76087, or by email at cdozier@willowpark.org. Any written comments received by the City on or prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the public hearing will be included with information provided to the City Council for their consideration.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide input through any means available and/or to participate in the public hearing in person.
#2 The Willow Park budget and tax rates for 2022 - 2023 are the subjects of a Public Hearing at the Tuesday, 13 September 2022 City Council Meeting. Willow Park citizens are encouraged to get involved, especially since this involves their pocket books. Details are posted on the
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Upcoming Opportunity for Texas Taxpayers to Opine on Growing Property Tax Problem, Texans For Fiscal Responsibility, 23 August 2022
As state lawmakers prepare for the 2023 legislative session in the coming weeks, Texas taxpayers have an opportunity to address them on issues like their ever-increasing property tax burdens.
The Texas House Ways & Means Committee, or the committee primarily charged with the jurisdiction of raising state revenue and levying taxes, has scheduled an interim public hearing for Thursday, September 8 to consider two of their interim charges, as issued by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan…
Texas taxpayers and the public at large may testify in person at the Texas Capitol or electronically submit their comments ahead of the scheduled hearing.
Texas House speaker says he’s confident Legislature will revive expiring corporate tax break program, The Texas Tribune, 05 August 2022
Lawmakers let the program, known as Chapter 313, expire at the end of this year after the Senate declined to consider a bill extending it. It was the first time in its 20-year history that legislators decided not to renew the program.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Thursday he is confident the Legislature can find a way to revive a multibillion-dollar corporate tax break program intended to attract large companies to Texas.
Despite Promises From Appropriators, No Major Cities Are Adopting the No-New-Revenue Rate, Texans For Fiscal Responsibility, 23 August 2022
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