Delinquent Tax Collection Special Counsel Agreement
Polk County, Texas
Summary
The delinquent tax office collected just over $1.8 million in FY2026 — up from $1.4 million two years ago — and the county collected 97.29% of the 2025 levy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.8 million collected for taxing entities, including the county.
All county taxing entities and taxpayers whose payments keep rates lower.
Property owners with delinquent tax accounts who will face collection actions and statutory penalties.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioner's Court - Oct 27, 2026
The delinquent tax office collected just over $1.8 million in FY2026 — up from $1.4 million two years ago — and the county collected 97.29% of the 2025 levy.
Commissioner's Court - Sep 8, 2026
The county renewed its long-standing contract with a specialized law firm to aggressively collect delinquent property taxes on behalf of Polk County and local taxing entities.
Tax assessor-collector explains duties of office - Polk County Enterprise
Tax assessor-collector explains duties of office - Polk County Enterprise easttexasnews.com
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