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Delinquent-tax vendor reports collections, rise in refunds; board asks for continued collection efforts

2847324 · April 2, 2025
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Purdue, Brandon, Fielder & Collins reported on BISD delinquent ad-valorem tax collections for July–December 2024, saying the firm resolved portions of several tax years, opened enforcement actions and noted growing refunds tied to homestead claims and lawsuits.

Purdue, Brandon, Fielder & Collins presented Brownsville ISD trustees with its delinquent ad valorem tax collection report for July 1–Dec. 31, 2024, saying collection activity over that six-month window produced meaningful recoveries but also that refunds and litigation activity have increased.

Iram Gutierrez, managing partner for Purdue Brandon’s Brownsville office, told trustees the local call center made more than 11,300 calls and mass mailings reached about 7,300 taxpayers during the period. The firm performed 3,717 field inspections; corrected 2,238…

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