Summary
Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae briefed the court on why tax statements are consolidated and the high cost of separating bills, noting that county taxes make up less than 17% of total tax bills.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Separate tax billing would cost over $500,000 in administrative and postage duplication.
Taxpayers benefit from streamlined, cost-effective tax billing.
Property owners paying increased county taxes.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Special Commissioners Court - Sep 8, 2026
The county set its tax rate at 38.6 cents per $100 of valuation, balancing revenue needs with taxpayer impact.
Montgomery County approves new budget, includes county raises and property tax rate increase
Montgomery County approves new budget, includes county raises and property tax rate increase ABC13 Houston
Special Commissioners Court - Aug 13, 2026
The county approved a de minimis tax rate of $0.3860 per $100 valuation after debate over employee raises and county spending. One commissioner voted against the rate due to disagreements with across-the-board cost-of-living adjustments.
Commissioners Court - May 7, 2026
Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae briefed the court on why tax statements are consolidated and the high cost of separating bills, noting that county taxes make up less than 17% of total tax bills.
Montgomery County Commissioners Endorse Property Tax Reform
Montgomery County Commissioners Endorse Property Tax Reform Texas Scorecard
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