Gregg County Commissioners Court raises property tax rate

Who's involved

• Bill StoudtGregg County Judge
• Gregg County Commissioners Courtgoverning body that approved tax increase

The facts

• Gregg County Commissioners Court raised property tax from $0.304331 to $0.334331 per $100 of property value.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Gregg County Jail houses, feeds, and provides medical care for around 700 inmates.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Gregg County opened a new parking lot in downtown Longview across from the Courthouse.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• County plans to pay off the parking lot in next five years.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• County plans to replace Gregg County Satellite Precinct 2 building, constructed in 1936.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• County plans to consolidate constables' and commissioners' offices into one new building in Kilgore.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Money for two new buildings was budgeted three years prior.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Bill Stoudt Without tax increases, county must cut road maintenance and law enforcement spending.^{1 2}
• Bill Stoudt Once parking lot is paid off in five years, tax rate can be reduced by one penny.^{1 2}
• Bill Stoudt Texas Legislature's recent changes and limitations on county taxation are concerning.^{1 2}