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Court tables nomination to Waller County Appraisal District board amid optics and process concerns
Summary
The court considered nominating Tax Assessor Carolyn Midke as a voting member of the Waller County Appraisal District board to fill a vacancy, but several commissioners raised concerns about perceived conflicts or optics; the court tabled the item for legal review and to confirm the nomination process.
Waller County commissioners discussed a request to fill a vacancy on the Waller County Appraisal District board after a resignation. Tax Assessor Carolyn Midke told the court she would serve as a voting member if nominated; she said she had previously served ex officio and wanted her views to be counted. Several commissioners acknowledged accountability benefits but raised concerns about optics and the appearance that county officials could influence appraisals.
One commissioner said the appointment process and optics merited review before proceeding; the court asked legal staff to confirm procedures and timetables and tabled the nomination. The clerk noted the deadline window (45 days from March 10) and the court agreed to return the item within the allowable timeline after legal review.
