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By ROBERT C. BORDEN
Staff Writer
More than 100 angry A &M Con-
solidated school district taxpayers
heard an in -depth description of the
new school finance bill Tuesday
night and then expressed their
hostility to the recent re- evaluation
of property within the district.
Most of the taxpayers are mem-
bers of the Property Owners
Association of the A &M Con-
solidated Independent School
District, which sponsored the
meeting at the high school cafeteria.
Michael Moeller, executive vice
president of the Austin -based
Texans for Equitable Taxation, told
of changes in the school finance law
that will require a_ lower share of
local tax money during the coming
school year for most Texas school
districts, including Consolidated.
Although the Consolidated school
board is expected to lower the tax
rate when it meets Monday night,
the district re- evaluation upward
will mean a tax increase for most
taxpayers.
It was the re- evaluation that came
in for harshest criticism Tuesdav
collector is charged by law with
taxing all property fairly and
equitably, a charge many of the
residents feel was not met.
"How can anyone evaluate the
worth of my land without ever
looking at it," the Wellborn resident
said. He added, "Just because my
property is worth so much doesn't
mean all property in the same area
has the same value."
In his discussion of the new school
finance bill, Moeller noted the
Consolidated district's share of
funding the Minimum Foundation
Program will drop an estimated
$32,800 while the state's share of the
program will climb an expected
$67,000. The Minimum Foundation
Program is the basic plan all school
district's must follow.
Natowitz told the audience the
Consolidated district, as do most
districts in the state, add additional
I funding to the foundation
program to employ more teachers
and fund programs not included in
the basic program.
The school board president han-
ed out a graph showing an 84 per
ent rise in the school budget from
night, as landowners complained of
unfair reassessments.
School board President Joe
Natowitz and budget committee
chairman Bruce Robeck faced a
barrage of questions and strong -felt
opinions, as they attempted to ex-
plain the budget process for the
district and why taxes will be going
up despite the expected rate drop.
Many of the association members
said they will appear before the
Board of Equalization hearings
scheduled to begin Friday and run
through next week. Several said
they will attend Monday night's
school board meeting at which the
more than $5 million budget will be
considered.
A hassle developed over whether
the public should be able to obtain
copies of the proposed budget prior
to Monday's meeting. After several
minutes of discussion, Natowitz said
he would see that several copies of
the proposal are available for in-
spection at school administration
offices by Friday.
The main bone of contention
Tuesday night was the evaluation of
so- called open land, which includes
farming and ranching land and any
timber land in the state. .
As has been the case for several
years, the district is expected to tax
the land ' at 80 per cent of its
speculative market value. Next
year, though, all school districts will
have to tax open land on its
estimated productivity value, which
normally is far less than the
speculative value. That law takes
effect Jan. 1 and will not change the
current method of assessment.
The recent re- evaluation of the
district upset the taxpayers at the
meeting, who claim their open land
has been fairly evaluated upward.
After the session, one resident of the
Wellborn area said the combined
school and county taxes on his land
will jump from slightly more than
$500 this year to more than $1,800
next year.
The resident said he is angered at
the $1,300 jump in his taxes and
claims the tax assessor - collector
never visited his property to ap-
praise the land.
Other residents claimed tax in-
creases of 1,000 per cent in the past
several years.
Natowitz said the tax assessor-
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News of Bryan - College Station
and the Brazos Valley
Wednesday, August 10, 1977
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1971 to 1972 to 1976 -1977. At the same
time, Natowitz said, inflation and
average daily attendance were
increasing, bringing the cost to the
district of providing the same
program as five years ago up 80 per
cent.
Many persons in the audience took
exception to the figures, com-
plaining about the difference betwen
the amount Consolidated spends per
pupil and the state average spent
per pupil.
Moeller noted in 1975 -1976, the last
school year for which figures are
available from the Texas Education
Agency, Consolidated spent $1,362.28
per pupil while the state average
then was $1,218.91 per pupil.
But, of that figure, the Con-
solidated spent $696.56 per pupil in
local funds compared to the state
average of $486.70 per student.
Moeller noted the local district share
was far greater than the state
average because state and federal
funds provided the district were
below the state average.
A &M Consolidated Independent School Dist.
Property Owners Association
P. 0. Box EM
College Station, Texas 77840
September 12, 1977
Dear POA Member:
Your officers and directors have decided to sponsor another public meeting on
Thursday, September 15, 8:00 p.m., at our high school cafeteria for the purpose
of informing taxpayers of their legal recourse if they are still dissatisfied
with the assessed value of their property after receiving final notification
from the Board of Equalization. Featured speaker will be Adrian Overstreet of
Austin. His presentation was arranged by Michael Moeller, Executive Director,
TUxans for Equitable Taxation, who is familiar with our school district
situation because of his three appearances here at public meetings during the
past year. The speaker will also report on the San Augustine /Leander lawsuit
now in Federal District Court, Austin, which challenges the constitutionality
of present school tax practices. The outcome of this suit is vital to the owner
of real estate, as a favorable verdict will assure more equitable distribution
of school taxes.
Senate Bill No. 1, enacted in special session by the 65th legislature, was plainly
intended to reduce the local property tax burden in school districts. That
didn't happen here. Though the rate was reduced from $1.81 to $1.41, revaluation
raised taxes for most of us. It is very apparent that increased effort is
necessary to accomplish the objectives of our organization as stated in Article
II, Section I of the POA Constitution as follows:
OBJECTIVES OF POA SHALL BE:
a. To insist on effective and conservative public school and
government operations.
b. To encourage increased participation of citizens in policy
making and planning for public schools and governments.
C. To closely monitor financial matters of public schools
and governments including tax assessment, tax collection,
and expenditures.
d. To seek public school and government funding methods by
more equitable contributions of all affected citizens.
Our organization has been modestly effective this past year, but can have much
more impact at the local and state level with greater membership and stronger
leadership. We must represent all property owners, and we will give increased
emphasis to the needs of home and business owners in the future without
decreasing attention to land owners. Some have attempted to discredit our
organization as representing just land owners.
As provided by our POA By -Laws, I have appointed a nominating committee of
Lambert Wilkes, Gordon Gay, John Reagor, Bill Fitch, and Peggy Cambell Owens,
with Freddie Wolters as chairman, to select nominees for the eleven officer. and
2.
director positions. Give any of them your suggestions. Election will be at
the annual meeting to be held at 8:00 p.m., November 17, at the usual meeting
place, our high school cafeteria. This is your official notice of the annual
meeting as required by By -Laws, Article II.
We have invested the money you entrusted to us last year for campaign expenses
of selected school board candidates, and for support of the state organization
Texans for Equitable Taxation. A substantial amount above the annual dues
revenue has, in fact, been invested because some concerned members have willingly
contributed more.
It is time now to start our 1978 membership drive. Please renew your membership
for next year by sending $10 annual dues to Property Owners Association, P. 0.
Box EM, College Station, Texas 77840. Mark your check for 1978 dues. Please
provide complete address and telephone number to aid communications.
Help to increase the effectiveness of your organization by soliciting new
members. There are over ten thousand registered voters in the district of which
about five thousand are property owners. Our membership is presently 163.
To accomplish our objectives we must arouse the interest and support of a higher
percentage of the voters. When only about 10% of those eligible actually vote,
the opportunity exists for a well- organized minority to exercise control and
thus compromise that highly valued democracy which is the foundation of our
society. We believe that a substantial majority of our citizens subscribe to
our conservative objectives, and hope to demonstrate that in future elections
and activities.
So, don't forget: 1. Pay your 1978 dues.
2. Attend the September 15, 8:00 p.m. meeting.
3. Attend the November 17, 8:00 p.m. annual meeting.
Sincerely yours,
0. D. Butler
President
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
OF THE
A & M CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
1. The PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION of the A & M Consolidated Independent School
District (hereinafter called the P.O.A.) is hereby formed to provide an organization
and forum for persons interested in orderly public school and government operations.
2. Membership shall be open to all persons who are owners of taxable property in
the A & M Consolidated Independent School District (hereinafter called the District).
3. P.O.A. shall be operated as a non - profit organization with its offices and
principal place of business in Brazos County, Texas.
ARTICLE II
1. Objectives of P.O.A. shall be:
a. To insist on effective and conservative public school and government
operations.
b. To encourage increased participation of citizens in policy making and
planning for public schools and governments.
C. To closely monitor financial matters of public schools and governments
including tax assessment, tax collection, and expenditures.
d. To seek public school and government funding methods by more equitable
contributions of all affected citizens.
2. P.O.A. members shall have a mutual, joint, and common interest in matters
involving taxation, public services, education, utilities, communications, con-
servation, wildlife, law and order and such other matters as may be agreed upon.
ARTICLE III
1. The P.O.A. membership shall annually, in November, select, by a majority vote
of the members present at the meeting designated for that purpose, a President,
Vice - President, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven Directors. Such officers and
directors shall constitute the Board of Directors.
2. The Officers and Directors shall prepare Bylaws for the orderly operation of
the P.O.A. in all matters consistent with this Constitution.
3. Such Bylaws shall provide for a meeting of the members of P.O.A. not less than
annually and for a time, date, and place therefor. Any provision of this Consti-
tution may be changed, altered, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of the
members present at such meeting.
BY LAWS
ARTICLE I - Preliminary Provisions
The name, place of business, qualifications for membership and objectives of
the P.O.A. shall be as stated in the Constitution and these Bylaws shall make up
the rules, orders, and regulations whereby the business and operations of the
P.O.A. shall be conducted and performed.
ARTICLE II - Annual Meetings & Notices,
Voting and Provisions Therefor
1. P.O.A. members shall convene in Annual Session in November each year in Brazos
rn+tnty. Ts.xan. at a times nrid plarn to ba designated by the President of P.O.A.
2. Notices shall be mailed to the members not less than ten days prior to such
annual meetingsand shall be considered adequate if given by letter or card addressed
to each member as shown on the P.O.A. records and properly posted in the U. S. mail.
3. Members present at such annual meeting shall constitute a quorum regardless of
the number thereof, and are authorized to transact any business. Approval on
rejection of any matter at such meeting shall be by majority vote of such members
present and voting.
ARTICLE III - Dues g Membership
1. Dues of each member shall initially be $10.00 per year payable in advance on or
before the 15th of December for the next year ensuing and shall be receipted for in
writing by P.O.A. No proration of dues shall be made for mid -year entry by a mem-
ber. The amount of annual dues may be changed at the discretion of the Board of
Dir< ctors.
Special assessments based on acreage or on assessed values of properties may be
i!, at the discretion of the Hoard of Directors to meet special needs.
2. A member of the P.O.A. is defined as a person owning property, taxable under the
laws of this State, in the District, and who has paid dues set out and required
above.
ARTICLE IV - Elections, Committees, Terms,
Duties, Vacancies, Reports
1. The management, operations and business affairs of P.O.A. shall be vested in a
Board of Directors consisting of the President, Vice - President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and seven Directors elected at the annual meeting held in November each year by a
majority vote of the members present and voting.
2. An Executive Committee consisting and the President, Vice - President, Secretary
and Treasurer is granted full power and authority to conduct the management,
operations, and business affairs of P.O.A. during periods between meetings of the
Board.
3. A Nominating Committee of five members will be appointed each September by the
President to prepare and recommend to the members in October a list of Officers and
Directors to be voted on each November as heretofore specified.
4. Other committees as required may be appointed by the President at his discretion
to serve from time to time.
5. Terms of office shall be for one year for all elected positions. However,
members may be elected to succeed themselves on to other positions.
6. Duties of officers and directors shall be:
a. President - Preside at annual meetings, general meetings, Board of Directors
meetings, and Executive Committee meetings; Direct the affairs of P.O.A. con-
sistent with these Bylaws and consent of the Board.
b. Vice - President - Assist the President as required; Arrange the program for
each general or annual meeting; Preside in the President's absence.
C. Secretary - Take and maintain minutes at all meetings; Maintain membership
records; Provide notices of meetings as required.
d. Treasurer - Receive all dues and monies forthcoming to P.O.A.; Receipt and
account for all monies received; Maintain bank accounts and financial records of all
transactions; Pay promptly all obligations of P.O.A.
e. Directors - Serve in an advisory capacity for the orderly operation of P.O.A.
7. Vacancies of officers or directors positions will be filled by majority vote of
the Board of Directors to serve out the unexpired term.
8. An annual report shall be prepared by the President to be made to the members at
the annual meeting in November concerning the operations of P.O.A. for the current
year. Such report stall include recommendations for activities for the coming year.
ARTICLE V - Employees, Expenses
1. Employment of personnel to assist in the orderly functioning of P.O.A. may be
made by the President upon approval of the Executive Committee. Such employees may
include secretaries, clerks, advisors, consultants, attorneys, etc. The President
may discontinue such employment at his discretion. The Executive Committee shall
approve all compensation.
2. Expenses of officers, directors, or members incurred in an official capacity for
P.O.A. will be reimbursed by the Treasurer on an actual cost basis. Itemized
expense statements including receipts will be submitted for reimbursement. The
Executive Committee will review and approve all reimbursements.
ARTICLE VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
1. At the annual meeting in November, the nominations for Officers and Directors
from the Nominating Committee may be added to from the floor. Such nominations will
be for a specific office or directorship and will be so stated.
2. No officer or director shall receive any compensation for services other than
reimbursible expenses.
3. Written notice as provided in Article II, Section 2may be waived where actual
notice has been given and receipt acknowledged.
4. P.O.A. will give due consideration to programs proposed and advanced by Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Asso-
ciation, Texas Farm Bureau, Future Farmers of America, Texas 4H Clubs, Texans for
Equitable Taxation and similar organizations where such programs may promote, assist,
and advance the purposes of P.O.A.
5. P.O.A. may be incorporated under the Laws of the State of Texas at any time
it may be considered necessary and advisable by the Executive Committee. Thereupon,
all terms, conditions, and provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of P.O.A. not
in conflict with the charter of such corporation shall remain in full force and
effect.
6. Other matters, not specified herein and deemed appropriate and in keeping with
the objectives of P.O.A. by the Board of Directors, may be undertaken by P.O.A. at
the discretion of the Board of Directors.
7. These Bylaws may be changed, altered, amended, or repealed at any annual meeting
by a majority vote of the members present and voting at such meeting.
P. O. A.
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* high quality education
* adequate funding of our schools
* optimum development of students
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WHAT is T. E. T.?
WHAT is P. 0. A.?
It is a non- profit, non - political
organization of individuals who are
dedicated to maintaining high quality
education of the A&M Consolidated
Independent School District.
OBJECTIVES OF P. 0. A. INCLUDE:
Serving as a forum for all who
are concerned with optimum
development of our youth.
* Supporting state and national
organizations (such as T exans
for Equitable Taxation).
Texans for Equitable Taxation is an
effective, statewide organization to en-
courage adequate funding for all public
schools in Texas.
T. E. T. was founded by school ad-
ministrators, members of school boards,
and others who are dedicated to high
quality education throughout all Texas'
schools.
QUESTION: Is P. 0. A. concerned mainly
with lower property taxes?
NO!!!!!
P. 0. A. recognizes the need for
funding an effective and efficient educa-
tional system. P. 0. A. recognizes that
a growing school plant means increased
funding for buildings, staff, operations,
etc.
Property owners associations through-
out Texas have taken the lead in providing
support for our educational systems. Why
would mature, logical- thinking property
owners want to under - finance any school
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Pres:
Perry Mims
VP:
deal Pratt
Treas:
Gene King
Sec:
Stella Wilkes
DirectogfS:
John Bradley
O.D. Butler
John Holcomb
Geo Kunze
Charles Pinnell
Cecil Ryan
J. W. Sorensen
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P.O.Box 1009, Bryan, Texas
693 -6122
Akin, Jimmy M.
1202 Esther, Bryan, Texas
822 -0995
Albright, Lt. D. E.
Route 1, Box 391 -C, New Caney,
TX 77357
689 -6073
Alden, J. M. Jr.
5106 Sycamore, Pasadena, TX
77503
487 -1674
Allen, Henry L.
Allison, Mr. & Mrs. Roy P.
1616 Jersey, College Station,
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593 -9206
Anderson, U. A.
1202 Foster Ave., College
Station, TX
696 -4241
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Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Gene 1804 Hom Oak, Arlington, TX
76012
261 -5977
Arrington, Evelyn V. (C.W.)
Rt. 4 Box 296, Bryan TX
Bagnal l , Leslie M.
1006 Park Place, College
846 3605(
Station, TX
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Baker, Harold J.
301 Walton Dr., College
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Station, TX
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Baldwin, Dr. E. W.
Rt. 1, Box 53A.A, Louisville, TN
615-
37777
984 -7223
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Bank of A &M
University Drive, College
Station, TX
Mr. J. Wheeler
, College Station
118 Pershing, _
TX
696 -4035
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Baur, Joseph R.
Rt. 4 Box 64A, Bryan, TX
Behrens, Charles & Mildred
1815 Hondo, College Station, TX
693 -3868
Beltrand, Thomas L.
Rt. 4 Box 289C, Bryan, TX
693 -5424
Ben -Ali, Shamsiddin M.
1428 Magnolia, College Station
TX
693 -3235
Bertrand, C. A.
120 Miller Lane, College
Station,TX
693 -1051
Bewley, Leonard R.
2312 Roosevelt, Bryan TX
822 -3829
Beerwinkle, K.R.
1215 King Arthur Circle, College
Station, TX
693 -4174
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BONNEN, C.A.
201 Lee Ave., College Station,
TX
846 -4140
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Rt. 4 Box 70, Bryan, TX
693 -7774
Cline, Louis J.
12301 Hodges, Houston,TX 77085
729 -0077
Cobb, Rose
1412 Caudill, College Station,TX
693 -1810
Cochran, Robert C.
Rt. 4, Box 90A, Bryan, TX
693 -6100
Cofer, D. Brooks, Jr.
Box 3520, Bryan, TX
Cohen, Robert S.
Rt. 4 Box 58, Bryan, TX
Conlee Brothers
810 South Plain, Bryan, TX
823 -0810
Cooner, Mack
Rt. 4 Box 61U, Bryan TX
693 -8129
Cooper, O.C.
1512 Hallerman, College Station
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Corrall, Donald F.
Box 801, Huntsville, TX 77340
Covington, Homer B.
1600 Jersey St., P.O.Box 9835,
College Station, TX
693 -5357
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Crawford, Charles R., Jr.
5 South Washington, San Angelo,
TX 76901
655 -7334 i
Creagor, James C.
Rt.3 Box 297, Bryan, Texas
693 -3788
Creswell, Mr. H.S.
305 Montelair Ave., College
Station, TX
846 -4032
Culpepper, John C.
Curtis, E. W.
Rt. 4 Box 301, Bryan, TX
693 -8119
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Dahm, Karl H.
1403 Skrivanek Cl., College
Station,TX
696 -6744
Dale, Don
Drawer AK, College Station, TX
693 -5736
Davis, Tom 0.
726 Garden Acres Blvd., Bryan,TX
846 -5448
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Dean, Betty & Jack
304 Grove, College Station, TX
846 -6384
Dobson, William J.
1104 Ashburn, College Station,TX
846 -6148
Doss, J.M.
2007 Southwood, College Station,
TX
693 -4519
Dowling, M.M.
5810 Vena Dr., Houston,TX 77087
649 -5914
Dowling, Willard I., Jr.
929 Shady Bluff Dr., Charlotte,
N.C. 28211
366 -7735
Duckett, James
P.O.Box 3953, Bryan, Texas
779 -2740
Dulaney. L.P.
800 Hawthorn, College Station,TX
846 -4543
Eckles, Col. W. E.
1212 Orr St. College Station,TX
693 -6110
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Edwards, Mr. & Mrs. Tom
302 Timber St., College Station,TX846 -4281
Edison, Mrs. Keren H.
Wellborn, TX 77881
693 -1130 �
Eimann, Garnet E.
Box
95, Wellborn, TX 77881
693 -1130
Elbrick, Frank, Sr.
Rt.
4 Box 32, Bryan, TX
693 -0429
Ellington, B.O.
2604
Melba Circle, Bryan, TX
822 -2575
Elliott, Lynn
7211
Wynnwood, Houston,TX
Ellis, Gus A.
114
Greenway Dr., Bryan, TX
846 -6225
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Ethridge, William 11.
1206
Haines, College Station,TX
693 -5985
Fachorn, Sam N.
Rt.
1 Box 242, Bryan, TX
822 -4979
Farreri, Joe
Fitch, 14. D.
Box
AF, College Station, TX
693 -8441
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Fleming, Mr. D. 14.
Box
4787, College Station, TX
696 -4557
Floeck, S.S.
P.O.
Box 902, College Station
846 -4120
Flowers, Dr. & Mrs. A.I.
Rt.
6 Box 1158, Bryan, TX
846 -7452
Folweiler, Alfred D.
Box
9552, College Station, TX
696 -5633
Ford, Christine
20915
Old Elsinore Rd., Perris
Calif. 92370
657 -5066
Freeman, James 0.
2.605 Texas Ave., College Station
693 -7707
Frierson, James E.
835
N. Rosemary, Bryan, TX
846 -4392
Jack L. Fugate's Washateria
Box,9938,
College Station, TX
693 -6432
Garner, Ed (Sands Motel)
College
Station, TX
846 -7861
Gay, Mrs. J. Gordon
2.01
Suffolk, College Station,TX
696 -4442
German, Mr or Mrs. F.N.
Rt.
4 Box 744, Bryan,TX
Gerngross, Malcom & Marsha
706
Welsh, College Station,TX
846 -1176
Glenn, Hugh
Godbey, Mrs. C. B.
210
Lee, College Station, TX
696 -6040
Goode, Philip B.
Drawer DT, College Station, TX
846 -4726
Green, George C.
209
University E., College
Station,TX
823 -5578
Griffin, Bob J.
693 -0340
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Grumbles, L.C.
Rt.5
Box 1132, Bryan, TX
846 -5253
Grote, Glen
107
Hollydale, Bryan, TX
823 -8333
Gutcher, G. Dale
1003
Guadalupe, College Station
846 -5957
Hagler, R. W.
1104
Marsteller, College Station
846 -5957
Haines, Stephen W.,
Jr.
258
Tomerlaine, Houston, TX 77024
461 -6220
Hale, J.E.
7715
Meadowvale, Houston,TX 77063
782 -2827
Hall, Boyd
340
Jersey St., College Station
846 -6387
Hallmark, Glen D.
1007
Ashburn St., College Station
846 -6851
Hanna, R.L. & Mrs.
Lynn
1007
Hereford, College Station
696 -6282
Haugen, 0.0.
1200
Orr St., College Station,TX
693 -1064
Haupt, L.M.
Rt.
4 Box 38, Brya.n,TX
693 -8034
Hecox, H.L.
300
Kyle, College Statics, TX
845 -3595 I
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Hefti, E.O.
Hensarling, Katie &
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Gen.
Del., Wellborn, TX
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Box
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693 -7248
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Hervey, Dick
1201
Winding Rd., College Station
693 -7408
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Heyde, John E.
1209
binding Rd., College Station
693 -4293
Hickerson, R. B.
218
Pershing, College Station,TX
846 -5403
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Hoffman, Garlyn 0.
1013
Parkway, College Station,TX
846 -6337
Holcomb, John W.
311
Suffolk College Station,TX
696 -9385
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Holick, E.A.
P,t.
4 Box 91, Bryan, TX
693 -6064
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Holick, Hugh T.
Rt.
4 Box 91, Bryan, TX
693 -6064
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Holick, Johnnie W.
(Holick's
Boot Shop)
P.O.Box
264, College Station,TX
846 -6721
Holland, Charles D.
Rt.
4 Box 825B, Bryan, TX
Holt, O.M.
1016
Frances, College Station
846 -4165
Horn, Ray
Hosey, Kirby W.
1210
fang Arthur Circle, College
Station,TX
693 -3922
Houston, Alvin W.
Box
2522, College Station, TX
846 -6794
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NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
J & W Investments
P.O.Box 2800,College Station
846 -7774
Jamison, T.V. III
Januse, C.F.
804 Union St., Bryan TX
822 -0358
Jones, Edsel
411 Tanny, San Antonio,TX 78216
(512)-341
0602
Jones, Glendon P.
1000 Francis St., College Station
846 -2953
Jones, Dr. L. Goodrich
Drawer J., College Station,TX
696 -7334
Jordan, & !goods
707 Texas Ave., Bldg. D #201,
College Station, TX
846 -5731
Junek, Johnnie
1104 Village Dr., College Station
846 -3182
Kahan, Frank
748 S. Rosemary Dr. Bryan, TX
846 -5080
Kapchinskie, T.X.
2100 Texas Ave., College Station
Kelly, Roy
Kieffer, Nat M.
1212 Winding Rd. College Station
King, G. T.
1011 Walton Dr., College Station
696 -6143
King, Pat & Morton
3748 Olympia, Houston, TX
Kirkpatrick, L. J.
2317 Texas Ave., College Station
693 -7101
Kitching, Jennie C.
1522 Wolf Run, College Station
693 -2359
Kling, C. J.
225 Brentwood Dr., College Station
Klipple, Chester
117 Pershing, College Station,TX
846 -8316
Kozik, Mr. & Mrs. T. J.
1010 Dominik Dr., College Station
693 -6984
Kulak, Muriel
504 Rue Rd., Longview, TX 75604
759 -4089
Kunze, George W.
1001 Ashburn E., College Station
696 -6238
Kuttler, Kenneth
Rt. 5 Box 1144, Bryan, TX
846 -6446
Lady T. Massage Clinic
Rt. 3 Box 292, Bryan, TX
693 -7319
Lambert, Floyd A.
803 Hawthorne Circle, College
Station, TX
846 -4043
Lancaster, William B.
303 Dexter, College Station,TX
846 -5286
Landiss, Carl W.
803 Dexter Dr., College Station
846 -5854
Larey,C. Eugene or Frances
11700 W. 49th St., Shawnee,
Kansas 66203
631 -455C
Dues Paid
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Dues
OrNMGY
00 CO 100
Paid
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LeBlanc, H. John 707 Pershing Dr., College Station 846 -5327
Ledbetter, Bonnie & Bill 1600 Glade, College Station, TX 693 -7986
Lee, D. Ralph Rt. 4 Box 309, Bryan, TX 693 -8270
Lee, Ray H. 1211 Berkeley, College Station 846 -0587
Leissner, Martin, Jr. 2301 S. Texas Ave., College
Station,TX 846 -1932
Letbetter, T.D. P.O.Box 2616, College Station,TX 693 -8217
Liles, Ben F.
Lindsay, Hugh W. Drawer E0, 707 Texas Ave.,
Sutie 218, College Station,TX
Litterst, Frank, Jr. 1603 Glade, Colleae Station,TX 693 -5557
Long C.D. 1011 Guadalaupe, College Station 693 -1144
Longbrake, Thomas 1818 Laura Lane, College Station 693 -0060
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Luther, _H:A. 614 Welsh Ave., College Station 696 -6352
Lynch, Earl M.
Madeley, Ed
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Mahanoy, Mrs Frances 1211 Viewridge, San Antonio,
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TX 78213 344 -9116
Marsh, Mrs. J. E. 3514 Cavitt, Bryan, TX 846 -6731
Martin, Ken 2803 Camelot, Bryan, TX 779 -7500
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Matous, F. J., JR. 2000 Texas Ave., College Station 693 -8649
Mauk, Warren
Maurer, Fred D. 2408 Merry Lane, Bryan, TX 823 -0168
May, K 210 Lake Air Nationa Bank,
Waco, TX 76710 772 -8557
McCrory, Dorsey E. 2109 Langford, College Station 693 -9954
McCulloch, George P.O.Box 9835, College Station
McGee, Roger V., Jr. 7602 Claymont, Dallas,TX 75227 388 -3911
McMurry, Edgar D. 905 Winding Rd., College Station 846 -4656
Menefee, K. R. 306 Kyle, College Station, TX 693 -2802
Metzer, Robert B. 1305 Walton, Dr., College Station 693 -4554
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NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
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Miller, Edward H.
504 Guernsey, College Station,TX
846 -4454
Mims, P.J.
501 Dexter, College Station,TX
846 -5426
Mitchell, R. H.
107 Pershing St., College Station
696 -4134
Mitchell, 1-1. C.
3510 Cavitt, Bryan, TX
Mogford, J. S.
Rt. 4 Box 87, Bryan, TX
693 -9704
Mollenhauer, Hilton H.
1208 N. Ridgefield Cr., College
Station, TX
693 -8273
Mooney, Jack E.
200 North Hoswell, Bryan, TX
822 -4215
Moorehead, L.E.
Box 1164, Bryan, TX
822 -1577
Mosley, Mr. John E.
Box 102, Dowling Rd., Wellborn
TX 77881
693 -7835
Neelley, Charles E.
1801 Bea Creek, P.O. Box 865,
College Station, TX
693 -7577
Nemec, Charles
1107 E. 27th St., Bryan, TX
822 -0838
Ney, Dr. and Mrs. Donald iP.
1308 Hawk Tree, College Station
696 -2135
Noe, Dr. & Mrs. Phillip S.
1501 Gunsmith, College Station
693 -0710
Nolan, E. A.
Box 3, Wellborn, TX
693 -6383
Norton, Kenneth R.
100 Norton Lane, Bryan, TX
693 -0500
Norwood, Mr. Joe
Box 64, Wellborn, TX
Olden, Arthur
Rt. 3 Box 275, Bryan, TX
693 -6819
Otts, John Jr.
P.O..Box 1122, College Station,TX
693 -1150
Owens, Reggy C.
315 Suffolk, College Station, TX
846 -5138
Owens, Richard M. Sr.
900 Park Place, College Station
846 -4370
Parsons, C. A.
910 W. 7th St., Holbrook,
Arizona 86025
524 -2311
Parsons, Lester
General Delivery, Welborn,TX
693 -0450
Parsons, R. L.
Rt. 4 Box 93, Bryan, TX
693 -1523
Parsons, Thomas R.
2001 Anqelina Circle, College
Station, TX
Patton, E. B.
304 Walton Dr., College Station
846 -4708
Pinnell, Charles
1205 Munson, College Station,TX
693 -2895
Petter, Anne
502 Kerry, College Station, TX
846 -4455
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Potter, Gary D.
Rt.
4 Box 94, Bryan, TX
693 -4731
Pratt, J. Neal
1304
Learrest, College Station
846 -5881
Puritt, John H.
Redmond Terrace Center, College
Station, TX
Pugh, Mrs. Marion
501
Fairview, College Station
846 -6638
Putz, E. L.
815
Ashburn, Colleqe Station
Quinesenberry, John H.IZZ ,
1006
Puruear Dr., E., College
Station, TX
846 -4245
Randy's Liquor Store
524
Union Dr., College Station
846 -1351 I
Reagor, John C.
1400
Village, College Station
846 -4523
Redman, Ernest J., Jr.
Box
62, Wellborn, TX
693 -1932
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Reierson, Col, J.E.
P.O.
Box 43, blest Point, N.Y.
10996
446 -2940
Restivo, Andrew J.
3833
Drummond, Houston, TX 77025
644 -8608
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Richardson, Robert M.
1003
!Minding Rd., College Station
846 -8686
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Riggs, John K.
307
Lee, College Station, TX
696 -6735
Rivers, Ernest D.
Rt.
4 Box 409 Bryan, TX
693 -8557
Robinson, Pick
Rogers, Raymond & Lois
716
Park Place, Colleae Station
696 -5155
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Pose, Jack 14.
502
Kyle, College Station, TX
693 -4656
Ruch, Raymond
Rt.
5 Box 983, Bryan, Texas
846 -5012
Ryan, Cecil B.
1114
Marsteller, College Station
846 -5945
Sage Land Co.
5650
Kirby Dr., Houston,TX 77005
667 -9381
Salisbury, D. L. J.
1413
Antone Ct., College Station
Sauer, Mrs. E. F.
1005
Puryear, College Station,TX
846 -5231
Schember, Mr & Mrs. V. E.
511
Ayrshire, College Station
846 -4143
Scott, W. W., Jr.
1307
Langford, College Station
693 -7891
Sebesta, Ed
Rt.
4 Box 90, Bryan, TX
693 -3759
Sebesta, Mr & Mrs. Ernest F.
Rt.
4 Box 63G, Bryan, TX
693 -5562
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See, D. Ralph
Rt.
4 Box 309, Bryan, TX
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Siegel, Charles 13402 Pinerock, Houston,TX77079 464 -0895
Smith, Frank N. 230 Millers Lane, College Station 693 -0827
Smith, Fred 205 Pershing, College Station 846 -6833
Smith, John B. 121 Gnawed Hollow Rd., East
Setauker, N.Y. 751 -5136
Smith, John T., III Rt. 4 Box 63U, Bryan, TX 693 -9670
Sorensen, J. td. 125 Pershing, College Station,TX 696 -4061
Sperry, John J. 703 Thomas, College Station 696 -4144
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Stabler, Lonnie 1300 Milner, College Station 846 -6257
Stevenson, Barney 1018 Francis Dr. E., College
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Station 846 -9280
Rithcie P. 1312 Angelina, College Station 693 -4614
Stim P son g
Stockton, J. H. Rt. 4 Box 253, Bryan, TX 846 -4098
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Stuart, Lynn 2503 Towering Oaks, Bryan,TX 822 -2962
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Tapley, R. S. 305 Timber St., College Station 696 -5010
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Tax, C. F. 401 Montclair, College Station
Taylor, William H. 1008 Park Place, College Station 846 -6837
Thames, Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Jr. 705 Pershing, College Station,TX 696 -4570
Tobias, Trinidad Box 9276, College Station,TX
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Tompkins, Charlotte 1003 Foster St., Colleqe Station 696 -1209
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Travis Properties Box,22046, Houston, TX 77027 623 -4263
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Truettner, Kathryn S. 1017 Foster E., College Station 846 -8250
Trustee -Lloyd Est., First Bank & P.O.Box 1033, Bryan, TX 823 -8031
Trust
Tynes, Pat N. 418 Stasny St., College Station 846 -0062
Upham, Jack W. 1209 Munson, College Station,TX 693 -4681
Urbanosky, William C. 4417 Luella Ave., Deer Park,
TX 75537 497 -0983
Uvacek, Ed 1001 Pershing, College Station 846 -8040
Visoski, Frank (Est) 11700 W. 49th St., Shawnee,
Kansas 66203 631 -0336
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Wagner, J. W.
Rt.4
Box 63J, Bryan,TX
Walker, A. H.
1017
James Parkway, College
Station, TX
696 -4850
Walker, C. Peyton
3320
S. College, Bryan TX
822 -5470
Ward, James M.
804
Dexter South, College Station
696 -5670
Watson, Lily Co.
601
Oakwood, Bryan, Tx
Wells C. D.
1202
Ashburn Ave. E., College
Station, TX
696 -7369
Whitehorn, IN. C.
317Pershina,
College Station,TX
846 -4937
Whitt, Dan
Box
104, Wellborn, TX
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693 -8010 I
Wilke, Robert A.
502
W. Dexter, College Station
846 -0108
Wilkes, Lambert H.
501
Park Place, College Station
846 -7192
Williams Insurance Agency
Box
3728, Bryan, TX
779 -2900 I
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Williams, Jim
Rt.
4 Box 78, Bryan, TX
Williams, Joseph H. & Eunice
1011
Eleanor St., College
{
Station, TX
846 -4637'
Williams, Milton D.
Gen.
Del. Wellborn, TX
693 -8933
Williams, N.
1014
Fairview, College Station
696 -4820
v
Williams, T. Harden
720
Park Place, College Station
846 -6751
Wolf, Jean & Harold
1007
Rose Circle, College Station
845 -3011
Wolters, Freddie
c/o
CNB P.O.Drawer 913, Bryan,TX
822 -6074
V
Wright, Arthur L.
1008
Holt, College Station, TX
846 -2784
Zulkowski, Gene
1307
Graham, Bryan,TX
822 -4767
October 28, 1980
College Station Independent School District
—'roperty Owners association
Dear Mlembers:
In accordance with our constitution and bylaws, our association`s
annual meeting will be held on November 18, 7 :30 PM, in the library of the
South Oakwood School, which is near the high school football stadium.
The main concern of your officers and directors this year has
been the establishment and funding; of the Brazos County Appraisal District.
Central appraisal districts were required by Senate Bill 621 enacted at the
last session of our state legislature. There were two purposes, to
equalize property appraisal statewide, and to economize by avoiding; duplicative
efforts of the several taxing authorities in a county.
Your association has appealed to Chairman B. F. Vance, Jr., our
Directors Vinzant and Bengs, and the other directors Davila and Seale to require
Chief - dministrator Johnny h. Preece to avoid apparent extravagance in
establishment and operation of the Central �.pprais�il District.
At the public budget hearirr, on October 22 we were promised a
comparison of property appraisal costs before and a °ter central appraisal,
and a comparison of appraisal costs with other county wide central appraisal
districts. Incidentally, two of our members and I were the only "public"
representatives at the hearing. The time and place ware not well. publicized.
Just to be sure vie contacted Dr. Kenneth Graeber, Executive Director,
State Property Tax Board to request that his organization compile comparative
data on cost of property tax ad ^,iinistration in different counties around the
state. Dr. Graeber responded that th ^y would pl<.n to do that for a snrrple of
counties, which includes Brazos.
Your Officers and Directors are pleased with the Coll ^ge Station
School Trustees and new Administration. They certainly seem to be emprasing
effective teaching and carefully planned economical operation of the school.
system.
We must lobby, primarily through our state organization Texans For
Equitable Taxation, for continuation of reimbursement to local school districts
by the state for state mandated property tax exemptions, authorized list
session by House Bill 1060, and other state mandated recuirements. It is too
easy for the state to increase school operation expense of local districts
by laws and regulations without providing the necessary funds. Obviously
school districts then must raise taxes.
We have a fine, responsible organization which is gaining
credibility. Please s it with your membership rind your participation
in plans and operations. Your attendance at the annual reeting would
certainly encourage the officers and directors. In the past only about
ten percent of the members have attended. lie are fortunate to have
Dr. Lonnie Jonc—s for the main speaker. He will share his knowledge and
experience from last year's participation in tho operations of the
new Mate Property Tax Board. I.ie eras on leave from the Department of
,gricultural Economics.
The Treasurer's report and twu mf- mbershir: bl<:nks are
enc l.osed. Please pay your dues and risk a friend to join.
Sincerely,
Percy
Presid t.
TREASURERS REPORT
October 28, 1980
Balance Forward November 1, 1979 $1004.96
Receipts:
Dues $ 70.00
550.00
190.00
50.00
30.00
890.00
$1894.96
Expenditures:
Texans for Equitable
Stella Wilkes (Supt.
Endorsement Stamp
P.J. Mims (Meeting R
CSISD (Meeting Room)
Taxation $300.00
Recpt.) 50.00
4.85
Dom) 10.00
10.00
374.85
BALANCE $1520.11
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College Station Indepondent School District rcperty C-
yssociaticn
7:30 P :Jovember 18, 1980
OFFICERS .SID DIR"CTORS
President Percy i;Iims
Vice President Meal ratt
Secretary Stella ':dilkes
Treasurer G. T. ring
DIRECTCRS'
John Bradley J. W. Sorenson
0, D. Butler Charles Pinnell
Cecil Ryan John Holec^:be
George Kunze
•agenda
Opening Cor=ents Percy l ims, President
Treasurers Report G. T. King
Address Dr. Lonnie Jones
Action on ;
in and Support of
State Organization
Texans for Equitable
Taxation
Report of Nominating
Committee, 0. D. Butler,
Chai=an, John Holcombe,
Charles Pinnell, Cecil
Ryan
Nominations from the Floor
Election of Officers and Directors
for 1981
Old Business
Official Change of Name
New Business
Adjourn
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ALLErZ STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFrRTY OEMS ASSOCIATION
P. 0, Box EM
College Station, Texas
March 13, 1981
Dear Member:
Please meet with us Thursday, March 19, 7;30 gn, at the City National
Bank, Bryan, to decide on some important matters, We regret that we could not
arr.jnge for a more convenient meeting room, Percy 1-4ims certainly tried, Thanks
to CND for letting us use their room,
The College Station City Council races, and the bond issue proposition,
deserve our best effort.
Your Officers and Directors believe that full support should be given
to Council Members Larry Ringer, Tony Jones, and Roy Kelly, and that we should
support the bond issue. We will seek the approval of members to do that, and
to plan active participation in the campaign, individually or as an organization.
The issues seem to be rather clear, to build our tax base by soliciting
light industries such as Westinghouse, and to prepare for future growth in
population, or to discourage industry and fall further behind in city development.
Commercial development would ease the tax burden to support the city, county,
and school district,
We will also elect another Director of P. 0, A At present the secretary
position on the Board is vacant, 'We will depend on nominees from the floor.
It is a matter of judgment whether to contribute funds to candidates
in the name of our organization, or to give personal contributions, or both, A
person may contribute up to $50.00 to each candidate without having his full
name and complete address reported by that candidate. I have sent personal checks
for campaign expenses of :49,00 each to Ringer, Jones, and Kelly, I solicit you
to send what you can to them. Then let's decide about investment of some of the
money in our treasury.
I have re- registered our organization with the Secretary of State as
a General Purpose Political Committee, so we can choose a course of action without
violating Chapter Fourteen, Vernon's Texas Election Code.
Let's be a positive force in the April 4 election& Please come
Liarch 19, CNB meeting room, 7;30 pm.
O, D, Butler,
President.
P, S, If you have overlooked paying your 1981 dues, please use one of the
enclosed blank forms. Use the other one to solicit the membership of a friend.
P. P. S. :flailing addresses of Council Members we wish to support: Dr. Larry Ringer,
702 Thomas Street; Tony Jones, 1301 Farm Road 281.8; Roy W, Kelly, 1407 Post Oak
Circle. all of College Station, Texas, 77840.
COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box EM
College Station, Texas 77840
Enclosed is my annual dues payment of ten dollars for
1981 Membership.
Name
(Please Print)
Signature
Mailing Address
Telephone
COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P. 0. Box EM
College Station, Texas 77840
Enclosed is my annual dues payment of ten dollars for
1981 Membership.
Name
- ( - P Tease Print
Signature
Mailing Address
Telephone
COLLFGF MATION T1vDa+:1•TNDFf7T SCHOOL DI,,yT'? iCT PROPER'T'Y 07M
�' S ,330CIATICN
P. 0. Box EM
College Station, Texas
Alarch 26, 1981
Dear M1cfnbn.r.
The membership meeting iiarch 19, 1981 at CNB Room, City National Bank,
Bryan brought out a small. but dedicated group. They decided that I should
write to you again.
The message is that we must all vote on April 4, and urge our friends
to do so. There are almost fifteen thousand registered voters in our city.
Cver ten thousand voted in November 1980, but the last City Council election
had less than thirteen hundred voters. One race was decided by just eight votes.
It is obvious that there are at least two neighborhood groups advocating
a change in our City Council. Yet our incumbents clearly, with voting records,
have been giving reasonable protection to residential neighborhoods on zoning
matters.
Our Council has acted in a responsible manner for the planned develop -
ment of our city. Our population is growing rapidly. It may double in size
in five more years.
Your vote and. that c-f your friends will determine policies and deter-
mine whether funds will be available for providing essential city services.
Note that you will be able to vote on sever_ different matters on the
bond issue. Utilities are essential and costs are paid by users. You will be
able to choose the city policy on parks - develop - present ones, or acquire more,
or both. Street development and improvement seem, to be a must.
The least vie can do is to see that the election is determined by
a good cross- section of voters. Let's try to get at least three thousand voters
on April 4.
Sincerely,
0, D. Butler,
President.
Other Officers & Directors
Neal Pratt, Vice President John Holcomb
G. T. King, Treasurer John Bradley
George h unze Percy Mims
Charles Pinnell J ercge Sorenson
Cecil Ryan
COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P. 0. Box EM
College Station, Texas 77840
November 27, 1981
Dear Member:
The annual membership meeting will b ecember 9, 7:30 p.m., Junior
High Library, Holick Street, East side. We wi officers and
directors for 1982, hear a brief program, and discuss plans for the
coining year.
This year we sponsored property reappraisal seminars at Bryan High
School on May 4 and at College Station Independent School District High
School on May 11 as arranged by Dr. Lonnie Jones. The program was
excellent, though attendance was not, with only about thirty people
each time.
There is still much concern about the cost of operating the Central
Appraisal District under Chief Appraiser John Neece. This will be
discussed at the annual meeting. Mrs. Ann Jones will be the Director
from CSISD on that Board next year, replacing A. C. Vinzant.
Our POA continues to support the statewide organization Texans
for Equitable Taxation (TET). I am a member of their Board of Directors,
and will attend a board meeting in Austin on December 2. I will report
on that organization's activities.
We are a registered political organization. Financial support
was offered to three incumbent city council members in their reelection
race on April 4. Two accepted. The other had received adequate
funds from other sources to support his campaign.
Your officers and directors believe that our organization is
making a difference. Please continue your support, solicit another
member or two, attend the annual meeting, and thus lend encouragement.
Sincerely,
0. D. Butler
President
Other Officers and Directors
Neal Pratt - Vice President John Holcomb
G. T. King - Treasurer John Bradley
George Kunze Percy Mims
Charles Pinnell Jerome Sorenson
Cecil Ryan
College Station Independent School District
Property Owners Association
P. 0. Box EM
College Station, Texas 77840
Minutes of December 9, 1981 Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
CSISD Junior High Library
President Butler convened the meeting and 15 members were present.
Vice President Pratt, Program Chairman, introduced a representative of the
School Board and a representative of the City Council.
Dr. Larry Ringer discussed the city growth and services required. He pointed
out that a revision of the comprehensive plan for the city was in progress
and in April a bond issue would be presented for the voters to approve or
disapprove.
Dr. John Reagor discussed the student growth in the district and fringe
benefits for the teachers. He also discussed the central appraisal district.
The Treasurer Report by King showed a bank balance of $4,167.21. King
reported 222 mail outs and to date there were 41 paid up members. To date
there were 25 returned mailouts.
The Nominating Committee - George Kunze, Charles Pinnell, and C. B. Ryan
(Chairman) - submitted the following nominees for the various offices of
PDA:
President - 0.
Vice President
Treasurer - G.
Secretary - C.
Directors - Ge
P.
D. Butler
- John Holcomb
T. King
B. Ryan
arge Kunze, Charles Pinnell, John Bradley,
J. Mims, and J. E. Sorenson
The following directors were nominated from the floor to replace Holcomb
and Ryan: Ken Wolfe - nominated by King, second by Bradley; and Mary
Januse - nominated by Pratt, second by Bradley.
Pratt moved nominations cease. Second by Ellington. Motion passed unanimously
and all were elected.
Butler gave the TET Report. The annual meeting of TET is January 27, 1982,
and our dues are $300.00 for 1982. Individual dues are $20.00 per year.
Bradley moved that we pay the $300.00 dues to TET for 1982. Second by
King. Motion passed unanimously.
Pratt recommended that POA think seriously about a membership drive.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
e" •
C. B. Ryan, Secretary
College Station Independent School District
Property Owners Association
P. 0. Box EM
College Station, Texas 77840
22 March 1982
Dear Member:
We must work to get out voters for the April 3rd election. The school
board and administrators seem to be functioning in a very harmonious manner.
Let's keep the team intact.
Your officers and directors urge you to vote and to influence at least
ten others to vote. College Station has a bad record of voter turnout for
rather routine elections as this one seems to be. There is no scandal and
no other burning issue to excite voters, for which we can be thankful. But
there might be next time unless we keep the team we have.
We will support Herman Brown and Ann Jones financially from the modest
treasury you provide. You may also want to contribute to campaign expenses
personally, as T will. Fifty dollars or less requires no identification
of the donor by name.
POA will maintain a low profile. We won't advertise as an organization.
We will just help the candidates as they conduct their own campaigns.
The minutes of the 1981 annual meeting of POA are enclosed. We welcome
the new directors Mary Januse and Ken Wolfe. We appreciate especially the
willingness of Cecil Ryan to serve as secretary and of G. T. King to continue
to serve as treasurer. Congratulations to John Holcomb on his election
to the vice - presidency.
Things are going well. Help us keep it that way. If you have overlooked
your 1982 membership dues, please send us your check for $10, and solicit
a friend to join.
Sincerely,
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President, College Station Independent
School District Property Owners Assoc.
John Holcomb
Cecil Ryan
G. T. King
Charles Pinnell
George Kunze
Vice - President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
John Bradley Director
Percy Mims Director
Jerome Sorenson Director
Ken Wolfe Director
Mary Januse Director
February 7, 1983
Dear Property Owner:
The Property Owners Association of College Station Independent
School District has an excellent record of service. That ser-
vice consistently has been in support of good schools and good
local government, while at the same time adhering to the princi-
ples outlined in Article II of the enclosed constitution of the
organization.
The Board of Directors, meeting on January 14, 1983, determined
that 1983 should be a year of relatively low profile for the
organization locally, while working in coordination with other
groups of similar interests at other levels of government.
As you know, the Association is supported by modest annual member-
ship dues of ten dollars. If you have not done so, we now
request that you renew your membership for 1983 and give us updated
information for contacting you on the sheet enclosed.
We further request that you give the second membership sheet to
a neighbor or colleague, asking that he or she join us in ad-
vancing the objectives of the POA.
Thank you for your support and leadership in the past, and we sin-
cerely solicit your continued involvement.
Yours sincer ly,.
ohn W. Holcomb
President
BY LAWS
ARTICLE I - Preliminary Provisions
The name, place of business, qualifications of membership and objectives of the
P.O.A. shall be as stated in the Constitution and these Bylaws shall make up the rules,
orders, and regulations whereby the business and operations of the P.O.A. shall be
conducted and performed.
ARTICLE II - Annual Meetings & Notices,
Voting and Provisions Therefor
1. P.O.A. members shall convene in Annual Session in November each year in Brazos
County, Texas, at a time and place to be designated by the President of P.O.A.
2. Notices shall be mailed to the members not less than ten days prior to such annual
meetings and shall be considered adequate if given by letter or card addressed to each
member as shown on the P.O.A. records and properly posted in the U.S. mail.
3. Members present at such annual meetings shall constitute a quorum regardless of
the number thereof, and are authorized to transact any business. Approval on rejection
of any matter at such meeting shall be by majority vote of such members present and
voting.
ARTICLE III - Dues & Membership
1. Dues of each member shall initially be $10.00 per year payable in advance on or
before the 15th of December for the next year ensuing and shall be receipted for in
writing by P.O.A. No proration of dues shall be made for mid -year entry by a member.
The amount of annual dues may be changed at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Special assessments based on acreage or on assessed values of properties may be
proposed at the discretion of the Board of Directors to meet special needs.
2. A member of the P.O.A. is defined as a person owning property, taxable under the
laws of this State, in the District, and who has paid dues set out and required above.
ARTICLE IV - Elections, Committees, Terms,
Duties, Vacancies, Reports
1. The management, operations and business affairs of P.O.A. shall be vested in a
Board of Directors consisting of the President, Vice - President, Secretary, Treasurer,
and seven Directors elected at the annual meeting held in November each year by a
majority vote of the members present and voting.
2. An Executive Committee consisting of the President, Vice - President, Secretary
and Treasurer is granted full power and authority to conduct the management,
operations, and business affairs of P.O.A. during periods between meetings of the
Board.
3. A Nominating Committee of five members will be appointed each September by the
President to prepare and recommend to the members in October a list of Officers and
Directors to be voted on each November as heretofore specified.
January 1983
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
OF THE
COLLEGE STATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
1. The PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION of the College Station Independent School
District (hereinafter called the P.O.A.) is hereby formed to provide an organization
and forum for persons interested in orderly public school and government operations.
2. Membership shall be open to all persons who are owners of taxable property in
the College Station Independent School District (hereinafter called the District).
3. P.O.A. shall be operated as a non - profit organization with its offices and
principal place of business in Brazos County, Texas.
ARTICLE II
1. Objectives of P.O.A. shall be:
a. To insist on effective and conservative public school and government operations.
b. To encourage increased participation of citizens in policy making and
planning for public schools and governments.
c. To closely monitor financial matters of public schools and governments in-
cluding tax assessment, tax collection, and expenditures.
d. To seek public school and government funding methods by more equitable con-
tributions of all affected citizens.
2. P.O.A. members shall have a mutual, joint, and common interest in matters in-
volving taxation, public services, education, utilities, communications, conservation,
wildlife, law and order and such other matters as may be agreed upon.
ARTICLE III
1. The P.O.A. membership shall annually, in November, select, by a majority vote
of the members present at the meeting designated for that purpose, a President, Vice -
President, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven Directors. Such officers and directors
shall constitute the Board of Directors.
2. The Officers and Directors shall prepare Bylaws for the orderly operation of the
P.O.A. in all matters consistent with this Constitution.
3. Such Bylaws shall provide for a meeting of the members of P.O.A. not less than
annually and for a time, date, and place therefor. Any provision of this Constitution
may be changed, altered, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of the members present
at such meeting.
4. Other committees as required may be appointed by the President at his discretion
to serve from time to time.
5. Terms of office shall be for one year for all elected positions. However,
members may be elected to succeed themselves on to other positions.
6. Duties of officers and directors shall be:
a. President - Preside at annual meetings, general meetings, Board of Directors
meetings, and Executive Committee meetings; Direct the affairs of P.O.A. consistent
with these Bylaws and consent of the Board.
b. Vice - President - Assist the President as required; Arrange the program for
each general or annual meeting; Preside in the President's absence.
c. Secretary - Take and maintain minutes at all meetings; Maintain membership
records; Provide notices of meetings as required.
d. Treasurer - Receive all dues and monies forthcoming to P.O.A.; Receipt and
account for all monies received; Maintain bank accounts and financial records of all
transactions; Pay promptly all obligations of P.O.A.
e. Directors - Serve in an advisory capacity for the orderly operation of P.O.A.
7. Vacancies of officers or directors positions will be filled by majority vote of
the Board of Directors to serve out the unexpired term.
8. An annual report shall be prepared by the President to be made to the members at
the annual meeting in November concerning the operations of P.O.A. for the current
year. Such report shall include recommendations for activities for the coming year.
ARTICLE V - Employees, Expenses
1. Employment of personnel to assist in the orderly functioning of P.O.A. may be
made by the President upon approval of the Executive Committee. Such employees may
include secretaries, clerks, advisors, consultants, attorneys, etc. The President
may discontinue such employment at his discretion. The Executive Committee shall
approve all compensation.
2. Expenses of officers, directors, or members incurred in an official capacity for
P.O.A. will be reimburseed by the Treasurer on an actual cost basis. Itemized
expense statements including receipts will be sumbitted for reimbursement. The
Executive Committee will review and approve all reimbursements.
ARTICLE VI - Miscellaneous Provisions
1. At the annual meeting in November, the nominations for Officers and Directors
from the Nominating Committee may be added to from the floor. Such nominations will
be for a specific office or directorship and will be so stated.
2. No officer or director shall receive any compensation for services other than
reimbursable expenses.
3. Written notice as provided in Article II, Section 2 may be waived where actual
notice has been given and receipt acknowledge.
4. P.O.A. will give due consideration to programs proposed and advanced by Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association,
Texas Farm Bureau, Future Farmers of America, Texas 4 -H Clubs, Texans for
Equitable Taxation and similar organizations where such programs may promote,
assist, and advance the purposes of P.O.A.
5. P.O.A. may be incorporated under the Laws of the State of Texas at any time
it may be considered necessary and advisable by the Executive Committee. Thereupon,
all terms, conditions, and provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of P.O.A. not
in conflict with the charter of such corporation shall remain in full force and
effect.
6. Other matters, not specified herein and deemed appropriate and in keeping with
the objectives of P.O.A. by the Board of Directors, may be undertaken by P.O.A. at
the discretion of the Board of Directors.
7. These Bylaws may be changed, altered, amended, or repealed at any annual meeting
by a majority vote of the members present and voting at such meeting.
NOTE: Name change of organization approved on 1- 27 -83.
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WHAT ABOUT MY NEW ASSESSMENT?
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Joseph Natowitz, President
Bruce Robeck, Vice President
Elliott Bray, Secretary
William Fitch
Rodney Hill
John Reagor
Lambert Wilkes
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Fred A. Hopson, Superintendent
H. R. Burnett, Curriculum 9 Instruction
Olie C. Grauke, Finance
Jewell D. Ellis, Tax Assessor - Collector
O P E N L E T T E R DEFINITIONS
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TO THE TAXPAYERS OF A &M CONSOLIDATED
T.S.D.
Your property has a new assessed
value (either this year or last
year) which is the result of a
re- assessment policy of the A&M
Consolidated School District
Board of Trustees.
The assessment policy and pro-
cedure is equitable and fair.
It is designed to correct ineq-
uities and bring values up to
date in an impartial manner.
We want you to understand the
facts concerning your assessment.
Therefore, this leaflet has been
designed to answer some perti-
nent questions.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
OUR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL SYSTEM
RENDITION:
To render or list your property
with the Tax Assessor with the
appropriate market value.
MARKET VALUE:
The estimated price of the
property if it were for sale on
the open market; or actual
price if recently sold. A
reasonable time must be allowed
to find a purchaser with know-
ledge of property wages.
FAIR MARKET VALUE:
Same as MARKET VALUE
VALUE OR VALUATION:
Same as MARKET VALUE
APPRAISED VALUE:
Same as MARKET VALUE
ASSESSED VALUE:
The taxable value of property
which is obtained by multiply-
ing the market value by 80 %.
TAXABLE VALUE:
Same as ASSESSED VALUE
RATIO OF ASSESSMENT:
The ratio of assessment is set
by the Board of Trustees and
is currently 80% of market
value.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
TAX RATE: If you have reason to believe
The tax rate is set b the the market value assigned to
y your property is more than the
Board of Trustees each year actual market value, you should
prior to August 20. take one or more of the follow-
EXEMPTIONS: ing steps:
All exemptions must be applied
for annually.
a. Homestead -only those persons
65 years of age or older.
b. Religious certain buildings
and acreage used exclusively
for worship.
c. Agricultural - property valued
on productivity of the soil
for persons whose primary
occupation and income are
from agricultural use.
d. Veteran - reduction in assessed
value based on percent of
disability which is service
connected.
e. Other Federal, State, City,
School, etc.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION:
The Board of Equalization is
appointed annually by the Board
of Trustees which has no other
power over it. The Board of
Equalization has the power and
responsibility to examine prop-
erty, correct errors in assess-
ments, and equalize as nearly as
possible all property within the
district.
1. Render your property between
January 1 and April 30 for
any special exemptions for
which you may qualify.
2. Contact the Tax Office for
an explanation of how the
assessed value on your prop-
erty was determined.
3. Check the Tax Office records
to see that the information
(type of construction, ad-
ditions, renovations, age,
etc.) is correct.
4. Present factual information
to the Tax Assessor to as-
sist in determining the
market value of your proper-
ty.
5. Make an appointment to ex-
plain your valuation to the
Board of Equalization if you
disagree with the market
value assigned to your prop-
erty.
6. Appear before the Board of
Equalization and give fig-
ures and facts as to why you
believe your market value
should be adjusted. Facts
are necessary since the
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Board of Equalization mush
consider classes of property
for equity (sales records,
depreciation, improvements,
losses etc.).
HOW
1) HOW ARE THE BASIC PRINCIPLES
ESTABLISHED?
The Texas Constitution and
Statutes prescribe that as-
sessments shall be based on
MARKET VALUE
2) HOW IS THE VALUE OF MY PROPERTY
DETERMINED?
There are three methods used
to VALUE property. They are
(1) Sales Comparison,
(2) Income Analysis and
(3) Replacement Cost.
MARKET VALUE can be esti-
mated by each of these
methods. Often all three
methods are used for veri-
fication.
3) HOW IS THE VALUE OF LAND
DETERMINED?
Land VALUE is determined by
sales comparison and income
analysis. Properties are
cross - checked to eliminate
abnormally high and low
sales prices. One isolated
sale does not establish the
MARKET VALUE of land in that
area.
Income data, when available,
is used to check sales
prices.
4) HOW IS THE VALUE OF BUILDING AND
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS DETERMINED?
All structures are appraised
by the replacement cost
method. An allowance is
made for depreciation and
obsolescence. Sales and in-
come data of improved
property are used as a check
on this method.
Replacement cost is deter-
mined by an inspection of
the building. A record is
made of all structural and
finish details along with
scale drawing. The building
is then classified as to
type of construction and
use. The value is computed
from established schedules.
5) HOW IS MY INDIVIDUAL TAX FIGURED?
The ASSESSED VALUE of the
property is multiplied by
the TAX RATE.
EXAMPLE:
MARKET VALUE $30,000
RATIO OF ASSESSMENT 80%
ASSESSED VALUE $24,000
(on tax statement)
TAX RATE $1.81 per $100
(on tax statement)
TAX $434.40
(on tax statement)
$30,000 x .80 = $24,000.
$24,000 x .0181 = 434.40
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6) HOW CAN I GET THE ABOVE INFOR-
MATION?
Come by the Tax Office at
107 Timber or call 846 -1815
and ask for the information.
7) HOW CAN I GET MY TAXES ADJUSTED?
(Follow the 6 items listed
under IMPORTANT NOTICE on
Page 4 .
WHO
8) WHO DETERMINES MY TAXES?
The Board of Trustees deter-
mines the TAX RATE. The
rate is based on the total
VALUATION of property in the
School District in conjunc-
tion with the budget needs.
It is expressed in dollars
and cents per $100 VALUATION.
9) WHO FIGURES MY INDIVIDUAL TAX BILL? 5�
The Tax Assessor - Collector. 1
The ASSESSED VALUE of your
property is multiplied by
the TAX RATE. For example,
if your home has an ASSESSED
VALUE of $24,000 and the TAX
RATE is $1.81, your school
tax bill would be $434.40.
10) WHO DETERMINES THE ASSESSED VALUE
OF MY PROPERTY?
It is the responsibility of
every property owner to
render his /her property.
The law requires the School
Tax Assessor - Collector to
assess all property. He is
aided by a trained and ex-
perienced staff of employ-
ees.
11) WHO APPOINTS THE TAX- ASSESSOR-
COLLECTOR?
He is appointed by the Board
of Trustees and is respons-
ible to the Superintendent
for the administration of
the Tax Office.
12) WHO CAN ADJUST THE MARKET VALUE OF
MY PROPERTY?
The Tax Assessor Collector,
when factual records are
presented to verify the re-
quested adjustment, can ad-
just the market value of
property. THE BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION can also make
adjustments which are sup-
ported by evidence when such
adjustments are equitable in
comparison to similiar prop-
erties.
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WHERE
13) WHERE DO I PAY MY TAXES?
Mail to or bring by the Tax
Office at 107 Timber,
College Station. The Tax
Office is open from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The office is
closed on school holidays.
14) WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT MY ASSESSMENT?
If you want more information
or feel you have an individ-
ual problem, come to the Tax
Office at 107 Timber. The
office personnel will ex-
plain how your assessment
was determined and will an-
swer any other questions
regarding your assessment.
15) WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION?
The Tax Office at 107 Timber
in College Station.
WHY
16) WHY IS RE- ASSESSMENT NECESSARY?
In any growing school dis-
trict like ABM Consolidated,
property VALUES change.
Unless re- assessments are
made, gross inequities will
develop and properties of
the same MARKET VALUE will
have widely different
ASSESSED VALUES. As a re-
sult, some taxpayers pay
more than their fair share,
others less.
17) WHY HAVEN'T OTHER DISTRICTS FOUND
RE- ASSESSMENT NECESSARY?
They have! Inequities in
property tax assessments de-
velop in all districts.
Eventually, all are forced
to conduct a re- assessment.
Some schools conduct a re-
assessment as a standard
practice every few years.
The goal of this School
District is to establish the
VALUE of all properties ac-
curately and then keep that
VALUE current and equitable
from year to year.
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18) WHY IS THE ASSESSED VALUE DIFFER-
ENT FROM THE MARKET VALUE?
The Board of Trustees has
established a ratio of 80%
of MARKET VALUE for tax pur-
poses instead of 100% of
MARKET VALUE.
This means that when MARKET
VALUE of your property is
$30,000, the ASSESSED VALUE
will be $24,000.
19) WHY IS THE RATIO OF ASSESSMENT TO
MARKET VALUE BEING CHANGED NOW?
The Board of Trustees ap-
proved the 80% RATIO of
ASSESSMENT in 1965, and it
has not been changed since.
Present plans do not call
for a change.
WHAT
20) WHAT IS GENERAL PROPERTY TAX?
It is a tax on real estate
and personal property.
Under Texas Law, it is
based on MARKET VALUE de-
termined as of January 1 of
the assessment year.
21) FOR WHAT IS THE'TAX USED?
The money from this tax is
used for salaries, operat-
ing expenses and bonded
debt retirement.
22) WHAT PART OF THE TOTAL EDUCA-
TIONAL COSTS ARE PAID FROM THE
PROPERTY TAX?
59.1% of the School's oper-
ating budget comes from the
property tax. The School
System must depend on other
major sources of income,
such as State and Federal
aid.
23) WHAT WILL THE RE- ASSESSMENT DO
TO MY TAXES?
The sole aim of the present
program is to equalize
values so that each proper-
ty owner pays his fair
share. If your assessments
have been low, then the
effect of re- assessment
will increase your taxes.
If your assessments have
been high, then the re-
assessment will reduce your
taxes.
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24) WHAT WILL MY TAX RATE BE INCREASED
TO THIS YEAR?
The decision to increase or
decrease the TAX RATE is
made by the Board of
Trustees when the budgets
are approved for their re-
spective operations in
August of each year.
As a citizen, you decide how
much money is spent and the
type of public services that
are provided. Whatever in-
crease in taxes occurs this
year, for the most part,
will be the result of your
votes in previous tax bond
elections and growth of the
School System.
25) WHAT ADJUSTMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR
"HARDSHIP" CASES?
None. The Texas Constitu-
tion states that taxes shall
be equal and uniform; there-
fore, we are entirely with-
out authority to make any
exceptions.
26) WHAT IF THE TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR
AND I JUST CAN'T AGREE ON MARKET
VALUE?
The possibility of error is
readily admitted. However,
if you and the Tax Assessor
cannot reach an agreement,
you can file a request for a
hearing before the Board of
Equalization.
This request must be filed
while the Board is in ses-
sion. Notices are mailed
to taxpayers with increased
assessments, and a public
hearing is held to consider
your particular case.
The BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
gives full consideration to
all facts concerning equity
and MARKET VALUE of your
property as of January 1.
27) WHAT APPEAL IS THERE BEYOND THE
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION?
You can appeal through the
courts concerning the action
of the Board of Equalization.
Appeals concerning adminis-
trative actions or procedure
on the part of the Tax
Assessor can be made to the
Board of Trustees through
the Superintendent.
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