Action Agenda 3.b.- Consider homestead exemptions for 2026. Bob Zimmer moved the board to adopt the resolution not to collect optional personal property taxes for 2026 in Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hartley, Moore and Hutchinson Counties, Texas and moved the board approve the homestead exemptions for 2026 as follows: The greater of 10 % of the taxable value or $10,000 for a Homestead. $100,000 — for persons over 65 $100,000 - Disability SS The maximum percentage for Disabled Veterans Clinton Born seconded the motions, and they were unanimously approved by the Board.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).