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A county presenter summarized the auditor’s opinion as showing no material weaknesses in the financial statements. The presenter reported that general‑purpose government assets and equity grew during the year, and that the county’s unrestricted reserves remain strong. Property‑tax revenue for the year was reported at about $15.5 million, an increase of roughly $1.1 million over the prior year, reflecting a rise in property valuations partly offset by a small reduction in the adopted tax rate.

The presenter also noted a noncash actuarial change in the retirement pension liability that contributed to a decrease in governmental activities expense compared with the prior year, and that capital asset activity and long‑term debt schedules were included in the auditor’s notes. Using a simple calculation based on the general fund balance and monthly spending, staff said the county held an estimated 14 months of expenditures in reserve.

County commissioners moved to accept the annual financial report prepared by Dosher, Pickens & Francis LLC for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024; the motion carried with no further discussion.

Sources: staff presentation summarizing the independent audit and the auditor’s annual financial report as presented to the Hutchinson County Commissioners Court.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Judge Cindy Irwin's Personal Meeting Room","oneSentenceSummary","An independent audit for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2024, showed increased net position, stronger unrestricted reserves and an uptick in property‑tax revenue; commissioners approved the financial report prepared by Dosher, Pickens & Francis LLC.","taxTitle","Hutchinson County, Texas","taxId",69529,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6173073,"Appraisal district warns county of state bills that would cut taxable values, appraisal official says",129,1437000,1566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5383768-dae94a95e9650c215e889a6015e2d441&start=1437&end=1566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5383768-dae94a95e9650c215e889a6015e2d441/thumbnail_1437000.jpg","/articles/6173073/Hutchinson-County/Texas/Appraisal-district-warns-county-of-state-bills-that-would-cut-taxable-values-appraisal-official-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173073-2d720906cdf74b2801aee2967068ba7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770668685&Signature=EctoSrNVec5oV1fxHHzAa3hvTDosWdHSp3N7j~o4qgcC556lQalavVH48TAmXA3dTqelMIRtyDEH13ETKJgl5bk1-L77d75Gg6~GTXkp5IyrGekoow9ehOrymBjD7KziGWo1QUrbtSnFDpXAwiKLCTJk2-ZnhnfEkxlIOyjPssSXMZviHUc3hcReU313MJcKOz3QVdoULZYXD3XlTSUUJFU4I6gSWA-awfzK9rWEWRUXNXTrEFJ6y0uaaRNqNWHqBAb8~DHm7uaa2XSrqpTN6S8RZ8HHNvUs1KO1cyF96E7q1ltfk4~ZzkIgsEIzDQay3L7nKHUb6fsGgU1ltH39KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trey Gilman, speaking for the county appraisal district, told Hutchinson County commissioners that pending state legislation could change the county’s certified values and reduce the tax base in coming years.

Gilman said one bill would raise a school‑district homestead exemption on taxable value from $100,000 to $140,000. He also said a separate provision would change the treatment of business personal property by raising the reporting or taxation threshold; Gilman estimated that change would lower the county’s taxable value by roughly $1,314,000,000 when it takes effect in 2026. “That’s going to affect y’all in ’26,” he said, and added that when he first read the bill it appeared to take effect sooner but the effective date in the bill is next year.

Gilman told the court he must follow directions from the state comptroller when certifying values, and that he would provide the commissioners additional mineral valuation data after receiving it from the vendor Pritchard and Abbott. He described the legislative package as confusing to officials when he sought to place the item on the agenda.

The commissioners received the update as information; no formal vote was required. County officials asked only clarifying questions and thanked Gilman for the briefing.

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Campbell told the court that state rules set default closing times — midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on Saturdays — unless a business obtains a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission late‑hours certificate, which he said costs about $1,100 every two years. He said customers from a nearby community often drove to other towns after his bar closed and that keeping patrons on site until 2 a.m. could reduce late‑night driving.

The court discussed public‑safety tradeoffs and local precedent. A county attorney present confirmed the commissioners court has authority to grant local permission for longer hours. Several members warned the midnight‑to‑2 a.m. period commonly sees more alcohol‑related calls and arrests. One county official said, “Nothing good happens after 12:50,” and cited a continuing county problem with driving while intoxicated.

No motion to approve Campbell’s request passed. During the discussion a participant asked whether someone should move to decline; the court later noted that without a formal approving motion the request effectively did not advance. The applicant was told the court appreciated his application and his efforts to operate responsibly.

Camp Meredithville applied to the court for a local endorsement of a TABC late‑hours certificate; the county attorney confirmed the court can act on such local permission. Commissioners referenced past unsuccessful requests from other rural establishments earlier in the record when evaluating the petition, and emphasized public safety and the county’s history of declining similar extensions.

Campbell said his business employs three TABC‑certified bartenders and uses bouncers; he described the venue as “a different vibe” from bars in the city and said he had not experienced fights there. He also said patrons often drive to other towns after his place closes, increasing road miles driven by people who have been drinking.

The court did not adopt a resolution or a formal approval to extend Camp Meredithville’s hours. Members signaled they may revisit similar requests in the future but indicated concern about public‑safety and consistency with earlier decisions.

Sources: public testimony by Brent Campbell and on‑the‑record discussion by county staff and commissioners at the Hutchinson County Commissioners Court meeting. ","Camp Meredithville owner Brent Campbell asked the court for a TABC late‑hours certificate to sell mixed beverages until 2 a.m.; commissioners raised public‑safety and precedent concerns and the request was not approved.","actionData","errors"]

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