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Nueces County accepts resignation of tax assessor-collector; court opens short application window for interim appointment
Summary
The court accepted Kevin Kieschnick's resignation effective Aug. 31, 2026, praised his 14 years of service, and voted to accept letters of interest for an interim replacement with a Monday‑noon deadline for submissions ahead of a July 29 appointment vote.
Nueces County Commissioner's Court voted to accept the resignation of Tax Assessor‑Collector Kevin Kieschnick, effective Aug. 31, 2026, and opened an expedited application process to fill the vacancy on an interim basis.
Kieschnick, who has served in the office for roughly 14 years, spoke to the court about improvements in wait times, technology adoption and statutory work he said he led on behalf of taxpayers. Commissioners and Judge Scott thanked him for his service.
Why it matters: The tax assessor‑collector is a countywide office responsible for property tax administration and vehicle registration; a midterm vacancy requires the court to appoint an interim official. Commissioners emphasized continuity during an upcoming budget and certification period and flagged bonding and certification timing as important steps for any appointee.
What the court decided: The court voted to accept Kieschnick's resignation. Following discussion about process and the need for a timely transition, the court also voted to open a short, public application window: interested candidates were asked to submit letters of interest to the county judge's office by Monday at noon to be considered at the July 29 meeting. The motion to open that application period passed 4‑1.
Process notes: Commissioners discussed whether to run an open recruitment with interviews (as has been done for other major appointments) or to consider internal candidates; several commissioners advocated for a limited, transparent opening to allow any qualified internal or external applicants to apply. The judge and staff noted that any appointee will need bonding and state certification steps before assuming full duties.
What happens next: The court set the matter for further action at the July 29 meeting, when the court will consider applicants and may make an interim appointment. The judge and staff will coordinate certification and bonding requirements to ensure continuity of tax office operations.
