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Commissioners approve budget amendments after debate; appraisal‑district charge and jail overtime draw scrutiny
Summary
The court approved multiple budget amendments after a discussion about a late appraisal district expense added to the county's tax budget and separate amendments to cover jail overtime related to staffing shortfalls and COVID‑related absences.
MILLS COUNTY, Texas — Mills County commissioners approved a package of budget amendments on Monday after debate over a late appraisal‑district expense and separate increases for jail overtime prompted questions from elected officials.
Commissioner Williams moved to approve all amendments except the line item for the Mills County Appraisal District; the motion received no second and failed. The court then approved the full set of budget amendments on a voice vote, recorded as four in favor and one opposed.
Why it matters: commissioners questioned how the appraisal…
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