Discussic,n and possible ac;tion on County charges fbr property tax collection. Peter Hicks reported that Bastrop County District Attomey sees the 1988 Attorney General opinion as valid and currrent. Tra,:y Waldron diclnot have an update on the City of Ba

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Discussic,n and possible ac;tion on County charges fbr property tax collection. Peter Hicks reported that Bastrop County District Attomey sees the 1988 Attorney General opinion as valid and currrent. Tra,:y Waldron diclnot have an update on the City of Bastrop's request for an updated opinion from the Attorne:y General as she no longer works for the City of Bastrop. As ESD2 had alreadl,paid this year's invoice, and as we don't know the other taxing entities perspecl.ive on if the issue shoulclbe addressed by the County Commissioners, the motion was tabled until more information is forthcoming. I l. Discussion and possible action on alternatives to MAC cost increase. Lisa llller reported thart she is sti Ll working withL Tracy Waldron to understand the factors of the alternatives - espeoially a hired or contracted individual. The discussion was tabled until next month

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). 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.