Randall County’s Tax Tightrope | Amarillo News

Randall County’s commissioners navigated a tax maze this week, approving a budget that technically raises taxes despite a lower rate — thanks to a complex new law limiting property tax hikes without voter approval. The County Assistance District, funded by sales tax since 2011, is poised to funnel $4 million toward new fire gear and a brand-new station, while the county faces a $5 million deficit. With looming state reforms and uncertain voter support for tax increases, officials are scrambling — even calling the math “a master’s degree in disguise.” Still, they unanimously greenlit the budget and extended the burn ban, joining dozens of Texas counties under fire restrictions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14c5bda8c8c8a854