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Brooks County court debates payroll-deduction policy to collect delinquent property taxes
Summary
The court heard an initial discussion about a possible policy requiring payroll deductions to collect delinquent or current-year property taxes; Chief Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector Terri A. Silvas described the county's existing 24-month collection agreements and the proposal will be discussed further at a future meeting.
Judge Eric Ramos introduced a proposal for the court to consider adopting a policy that would mandate payroll deductions to collect delinquent or current-year property taxes, noting that neighboring Jim Hogg County uses such a process. Chief Deputy Tax Assessor-Collector Terri A. Silvas explained current collection practices, saying the county can enter collection agreements up to 24 months.
The court discussed practical issues including how many county employees currently owe taxes, who would prepare the agreement that sets the garnishment percentage, and whether the approach should apply to delinquent taxes, current-year taxes, or both. Justice of the Peace Oralia V. Morales raised concerns about the number of county employees who pay taxes. The item was left for further study and a future agenda; no ordinance or formal policy was adopted at the special meeting.
