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Former council member raises concerns about 11 houses on Avenue D; council asks staff to investigate

5935813 · August 7, 2025
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Summary

James Ross presented records alleging 11 houses were added or subdivided on Avenue D with discrepancies in tax rolls and lot counts. Council directed staff to investigate and agreed to add the issue to an upcoming agenda.

James Ross, identified in the record as a former council member and a La Marque resident, used the public comment period at the Aug. 7 special meeting to present a packet about 11 houses on Avenue D that he said do not match county appraisal records. Ross said his review of tax‑roll entries for 2022–2025 shows apparent changes in lot counts and sales that he said deserve investigation.

Why it matters: Ross urged the council to…

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