Commissioners take public comment on tax rate
(World News USA)

Four Angelina County residents voiced their opposition to the proposed 2020 budget and tax rate on Monday. Commissioners are suggesting a tax rate of 50 cents per $100 valuation, which would bring in an additional $4,099,361. Of that, 384,740.83 is from new property added to the tax roll, a 25.25% increase in property tax revenue. Those speaking at the meeting were allotted three minutes each to speak on their topic. Charles Nick discussed the effect of the Legislature´s work on the Angelina County Sheriff´s Office - specifically, House Bill 1528. He said HB 1528 requires any defendant found guilty of an assault family violence class C...