CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Coryell County residents once again packed the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, making a final push against the proposed budget that would raise property taxes.
Watch the full story here: 'Not a negotiation': Residents demand Coryell County scale back property tax increase
Tuesday’s hearings come just weeks after county leaders proposed a 21% tax rate increase before scaling it back to 8%.
Many residents say the change is still not enough.
“You lowered it from a 21.1%, I believe, back to 8.6%. That’s a good start. That’s not acceptable still."
The first hearing centered on the proposed budget.
“I think y’all have confused this budget as a negotiation. I think it’s a freaking ultimatum from the people. It will not increase.”
“Let’s go a no-revenue inc