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Harlingen sets desired tax rate, schedules public hearing after commissioners debate levy impact
Summary
The Harlingen City Commission set a desired property tax rate and directed staff to publish a notice for a Sept. 4 public hearing after a lengthy discussion about appraisal-driven levy increases, comparisons with neighboring cities and the statutory limits on tax-rate changes.
The Harlingen City Commission voted Aug. 20 to set a desired property tax rate for fiscal year 2024–25 and to publish notice of a public hearing on the proposed tax rate, which staff said will be held Sept. 4. Finance staff told the commission a late county appraisal change adjusted the calculation of the voter-approval rate, and recommended a voter-approval rate of 0.527524.
Why it matters: Commissioners said they wanted residents to have clarity on how appraisal changes, new construction and the state’s 3.5% revenue cap interact. Several speakers urged staff to produce clear comparative charts showing historical rates, the city’s tax levy and how Harlingen’s…
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