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Linebarger reports $71,455 in lawsuits and ongoing tax‑sale activity to Santa Rosa ISD board
Summary
Linebarger Attorneys presented the district’s delinquent property tax collection report for Sept. 1, 2023–Aug. 30, 2024, noting 20 lawsuits filed ($71,455), judgments taken ($39,534), pending litigation ($143,139) and four tax‑sale properties sold ($32,743).
Representatives from Linebarger presented a summary of delinquent ad valorem tax collections for Sept. 1, 2023–Aug. 30, 2024, noting a collection approach that emphasizes mailings and taxpayer outreach with litigation as a last resort. The report recorded 20 lawsuits filed with a petition total of $71,455.44, six judgments taken totaling $39,534, and pending litigation showing $143,139 in exposures. Linebarger also reported tax‑sale activity with four properties sold for $32,743 and recommended continuing the current mix of demand mailings and targeted litigation.
The report included collection performance by tax year, turnover figures and a schedule of planned mailings (August, September, November). Linebarger’s partner signed the report to the board and emphasized continuing routine collection measures alongside prosecuting select suits to conclusion to maximize district recoveries.
