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Commissioners appoint Becky Haines as county auditor and Elizabeth Cook as tax assessor‑collector
Summary
The court approved appointments: Becky Haines as Harrison County auditor for a two‑year term and Elizabeth Cook as tax assessor‑collector for a two‑year term; both appointments carried required bonds and passed unanimously.
The court approved two appointments to county offices set to take effect at the start of the new year.
Judge Sims announced the appointment of Becky Haines as Harrison County auditor for a two‑year term effective Jan. 3, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2027, and the court approved a $5,000 auditor bond. The motion to appoint Haines passed 5–0.
The court next approved Elizabeth Cook to serve as Harrison County tax assessor‑collector for a two‑year term effective Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026. The court approved bonds in the amount of $100,000 payable to the governor of Texas and a separate $100,000 bond payable to the Harrison County Commissioners Court. The court noted Cook had previously been appointed to finish the prior officeholder’s term and that tomorrow she would begin the new two‑year term; the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners thanked both appointees for stepping into the roles and noted continuity in operations. The court recorded unanimous approval on both items.
