Starr County authorizes start of negotiations for tax abatement with Grama 210 Logistics LLC
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After an executive session, Starr County Commissioners Court authorized staff to begin negotiations with Grama 210 Logistics LLC to consider terms for a potential tax abatement, continuing the county’s pursuit of economic-development opportunities.
The Starr County Commissioners Court on a voice vote authorized county staff to begin negotiations with Grama 210 Logistics LLC over a possible tax abatement after a brief executive session.
County staff told the court the item required attorney consultation and that terms discussed in executive session would guide negotiations. The court voted to start the formal process of considering an abatement once staff and the company finalize proposed terms.
The action moves the potential abatement from preliminary discussions to formal negotiation; no abatement ordinance or final tax-relief terms were approved at the meeting. The county indicated next steps will include drafting a proposed agreement and returning to the court for any formal approval. The motion to proceed carried by voice vote.
County staff characterized the meeting step as an administrative authorization to negotiate; the court did not publish monetary or term details during the open session. The court had first deferred a short attorney briefing on the item to executive session earlier in the meeting, citing the need for confidential legal consultation.
The court’s vote authorizes staff to reach out to the company and prepare the abatement consideration package for future public action.