Posted on · Republican commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey had threatened to break quorum the day of the vote, forcing the tax rate to revert to an even lower level, but ultimately reached a deal on a 3% cut.
Posted on · They must decide to keep it at 62.998 cents per every 100 dollars of the taxable value of homes, although the tax bills could still go up due to rising property values.
Posted on · Also, at the meeting, the HISD board voted to keep the current tax rate of about $1.19 for $100 of assessed property value.
Posted on · The way the numbers add up, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett says the combined tax rate would not change.