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November / December 2011
Volume 23, Number 6

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Friends of County Government Spotlight

Several state legislators have been nominated and recognized by county officials as Friends of County Government, a title TAC bestows on legislators who have shown a commitment to protecting local control and stopping unfunded mandates.

“These legislators have proven themselves true friends of county government through their consistent support of issues important to counties, including decision-making at the local level,” TAC Legislative Director Paul Sugg. “They understand that property taxpayers benefit from local control, instead of the state imposing a one-size-fits all system on Texas’ 254 diverse counties.”

To honor the Friends of County Government, County will spotlight the different designated legislators in this issue and upcoming issues.

Sen. Uresti authored Senate Bill 1505, which fixed problems with the way in which oil and gas properties are evaluated for taxing purposes.	Rep. Kolkhorst consistently protected counties against unfunded mandates as chair of the House Public Health Committee.	Rep. Miller sponsored legislation to help Hill Country counties deal with growth and coauthored HJR 56, which sought to protect counties from unfunded mandates.