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Consider a memorandum/resolution casting votes to elect Directors for the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County for 2026.
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DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Vote to elect Directors of the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Recent changes to the Texas Property Tax Code replace the previous process for appointing the Board of Directors of the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County. Earlier this year, voters elected three members to serve on the Board of Directors of the appraisal district. Additionally, either two or three directors will be elected each year by the taxing entities to the entity elected positions. Two directors will be elected by the taxing units this year for a term beginning January 1, 2026.
Entity elections will be conducted using a two-part process. This year, all taxing entities in Bell County nominated up to two candidates by resolution. The City of Killeen nominated Kenny Wells and Rickey Williams.
Each entity now has a certain number of votes to put toward whichever candidate or candidates they choose. Because there are two seats, there are 2,000 total votes. Each entity receives a percentage of the 2,000 votes based off the percentage of the total tax levy. The City of Killeen will have 218 of the 2,000 votes. The two candidates that receive the most votes will be elected to the Board of Directors beginning January 1, 2026.
The City is required to approve a resolution with its vote not later than the second meeting after receiving the ballot, which is November 18, 2025.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends that City Council approve a resolution to cast a ballot allocating its 218 votes to one or more candidates for the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County Board of Directors for 2026.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to city policy and applicable ...
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