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Smith County widens tax-abatement eligibility; court approves amendment 4–1
Summary
The Commissioners Court voted 4–1 to amend the Smith County tax-abatement policy under Texas Tax Code §312.002 to broaden eligibility beyond five industry types and authorize the county judge to sign related documents; one commissioner opposed, citing removal of guardrails.
Smith County Commissioners Court voted 4–1 to expand the county's tax-abatement policy under Texas Tax Code §312.002 to broaden the pool of businesses eligible for abatements and authorized the county judge to sign related documentation.
County staff member Mr. Wilson told the court the amendment would broaden eligibility beyond the policy's previous five named industry types—manufacturing facilities,…
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