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Magnolia ISD counsel reports steady delinquent‑tax collection; personal‑property exemption noted
Summary
Outside counsel for delinquent‑tax collections told trustees that more than 95% of taxpayers pay before turnover and that collection of 2024 delinquencies is about 70%; counsel also noted a new 2025 personal‑property exemption up to $125,000.
An attorney for the district’s delinquent‑tax collection team reviewed the 2024 delinquent‑tax roll and collection activity and told trustees the district’s early turnover strategy provides a focused period for collecting personal‑property delinquencies.
Leslie Scotty, speaking for the collection team, said the tax office turns over less than 5% of taxes as delinquent and that the district typically sees around 70% collected for the most recent year they begin working on (2024). Scotty outlined account-status categories, noting many accounts in the action‑pending category are resolved through informal payment agreements and many deferred accounts are for taxpayers 65 or older or with disabilities. Scotty also noted a new 2025 exemption for personal property up to $125,000 that affects recent turnover work.
Scotty said the firm continues to attend monthly delinquent‑tax dockets in the 284th District Court and that sales and docket schedules are posted on the firm’s website (pbfcm.com) with weekly email notifications.
Why it matters: The report gives trustees a snapshot of delinquent‑tax workload, recovery rates and timelines for collections and potential tax sales.
What happens next: Collection work continues; the firm plans another tax sale in June and will monitor accounts transferred on July 1 when real‑property delinquencies are turned over.
