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Commissioners weigh county assistance districts as tool to keep sales tax revenue local
Summary
Commissioners discussed whether to place county assistance districts (CADs) on an upcoming ballot, debating precinct-based districts versus a countywide district and outreach needs. The court set a follow-up in June to resolve scope and begin public education ahead of an August election call.
Waller County Commissioners Court held an extended policy discussion about county assistance districts (CADs) — a locally administered sales-tax mechanism that would allow the county to retain one cent of sales tax collected in unincorporated areas for local projects.
Supporters on the court argued CADs would keep sales-tax dollars generated in the county from flowing to the state or to special districts, and that the funds could be used for infrastructure, law enforcement,…
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