Discussion and approval of a contingent fee contract with the Law Firm of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for the collection of delinquent taxes pursuant to Tex. Tax Code, sections 6.24(d) and 6.30. Description: Specifically, the Board of Trustees will discuss and consider whether McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. is a well-qualified law firm based on demonstrated competence, quali

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I.2.b. Discussion and approval of a contingent fee contract with the Law Firm of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for the collection of delinquent taxes pursuant to Tex. Tax Code, sections 6.24(d) and 6.30. Description: Specifically, the Board of Trustees will discuss and consider whether McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. is a well-qualified law firm based on demonstrated competence, qualifications, and experience in collecting delinquent taxes, and whether the contract negotiated between the Smithville Independent School District and McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. is for a fair and reasonable price as provided for in Texas Tax Code, section 6.30(c). Attachments: ( 2 ) Contingent Fee Contract Notification 6/3/2026 at 9:46 AM Resolution to Approve Contingent Fee Contract 6/3/2026 at 9:50 AM

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.