Article
AUSTIN - State Senator Bob Deuell 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 Wednesday, November 5. The meeting will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fannin County's South Annex Building at 210 South Main Street in Bonham.
"Senator Deuell 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. Deuell 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 Fannin County and discussing this important matter," Senator Deuell stated. "It won't be long before we are called to Austin to make decisions on school finance."
You may contact either Senator Deuell's office at (903) 450-9797 or Representative Phillips' office at (903) 891-7297 with questions regarding the event.