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Brazoria County tax office: Manvel has about $180,000 in unpaid taxes through 2024; collections remain strong
Summary
A Brazoria County tax-collection representative told the Manvel City Council that the county has roughly $180,000 unpaid through the 2024 tax year but routinely collects more than 98% of the levy; staff outlined penalties, deferral rules and the county’s steps before litigation.
A Brazoria County tax-collection representative told the Manvel City Council on Feb. 2 that the county was holding about $180,000 of unpaid taxes for the city through the 2024 tax year, but said collection performance remains strong.
“Each and every year for many years, you’re collecting over 98% of the current levy,” the presenter said, noting that the county mails notices, makes thousands of phone calls and often contacts lienholders to recover unpaid amounts.
The presenter described how Texas law governs penalties and interest: taxpayers who missed the Feb.…
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