HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 25060: DESIGNATING THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH SECTION 26.04 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE P.R. No. 25060
07/27/2026 EJ
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
DESIGNATING THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLYING WITH SECTION 26.04 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE
WHEREAS, the State Legislature amended the Texas Tax Code in 2019 as part of
its Property Tax reform; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tax Code Sections 26.04(c) requires an officer or an employee
designated by the governing body to calculate the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-
approval tax rate for the taxing unit after the Appraisal District submits the certified
appraisal roll.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Kate Carroll, Jefferson County Tax Assessor Collector, is hereby
designated as a qualified professional and officer who shall calculate the no-new-revenue
tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate for the City of Port Arthur in accordance with
section 26.04(c) of the Texas Tax Code.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon
the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this 5th day of August, 2026 AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christe Whitley Ned, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burto ' PM, City Manager
Ly oswell, M.A., ICMA-CM
Finance Director