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AUSTIN -State Senator Craig Estes and State Representative Larry Phillips have announced that they will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss and receive public comments on property taxes and other issues on October 14. The meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Irma Blackburn Nursing Auditorium at Grayson County College in Denison.
"Senator Estes and I have received a great deal of correspondence regarding the state's property tax system," said Representative Phillips. "As the legislature gets closer to a special session on school finance, which could affect the system, we feel that it is important to touch base with our constituents to get their thoughts on the issue."
At the town hall meeting, Sen. Estes and Rep. Phillips will open up with comments regarding the state's property tax structure and the upcoming special session. Following their comments, the floor will be turned over to citizens in attendance who wish to address the topic. Guests are asked to keep their comments brief so that each person will have the opportunity to provide input. Written comments are also welcome at the meeting.
"I look forward to meeting with concerned citizens in Grayson County and discussing this important matter," Senator Estes stated. "It won't be long before we are called to Austin to make decisions on school finance."
You may contact either Senator Estes' office at (903) 868-2347 or Representative Phillips' office at (903) 891-7297 with questions regarding the event.
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