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tax bills do not go out until
October," Evans added.
A property owner is responsible
for informing the appraisal district
of the correct mailing address. A
property owner is liable tor addi-
tional penalties and interest on a
tax bill that is not paid on time.
Evans added, "If you did not get
a letter and want 2000 information
about your property, please call
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posed appraised value. <ng, structure, fence or any other
Cheryl Evans, chief appraiser of type of fixture to the land,
the district, reminds property own- The appraisal letter
ers that the letter of appraised includes current year information
value is not a tax bill. “Please do on exemptions granted on the
A _________________________________ not pay-this is not a tax bill," property. It provides last year s
C f Evans said. value, too.
Evans emphasized the impor- Homeowners that quality or
Continued from page 2A tance of this letter and the key property tax homestead exemp-
board and care facilities. Seniors with a consumer com- information that it contains. tions have a limitation on their
The Division can refer cases to plaint can request a complaint form "A property owner has the right homes appraised value, beginning
prosecutors for legal action. The by calling 800-621-0508. to appeal to the Brazoria ounty with the second year that they
Division’s investigators also conduct Complaints can also be filed on line Appraisal Review Board on any qualify their home for homestead
in-service training to nursing home through the agency’s Web site. disagreement with the property’s exemptions.
stall and administrators. To file a complaint against a nurs- value, exemptions, ownership and The appraisal district may not
For More Information ing home, assisted living facility or other areas „ she said. increase their home value by more
The Office of the Attorney psychiatric facility, call the Texas The appraisal review board. • than 10 percent tor each year since
General also has a number of publi- Department of Human Services at more commonly called the “ARB.” the last reappraisal year Ahome
cations that address senior issues. (800) 458-9858. To report suspected is an independent panel of citizens owner’s letter gives both the mar-
Medicaid provider fraud or abuse by responsible for hearing and set- ket value lor the home and the
a provider, contact the Medicaid tling protests from property own- limited home value.
Fraud Control Unit at 512-463- ers who disagree with some action letters to property owners
2011. by the appraisal district, whose values went up or down
For information on Triad pro- The notice includes instructions also will include ’estimated
grams, contact Nancy Gresham in on how and when to file protest taxes.
Elder Law and Public Health at 512- anda protest form. These "estimated” taxes are
936-1317.
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WBy hoSS «his event, the 35 long focus on healthy living," said adults in six counties including Continued from page 1A
parficipatingg Girl Scouts joined GSUSA National Executive Brazona County. Girl Scouting of June 5-June 16, "Way Out
Girl Sports 2000, a national initia- Director Marsha Johnson Evans the U.S.A is the world spree Games: Bowling
five of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. "We believe this is the largest-ever nent organization for girls with -Session H;
(GSUSA) which challenges event of its kind for girls," Ms. membership of more than 3.6 mil- June 12-June 16, "Summer
troops and groups to create and Evans concluded. lion girls and adults. Safari," Wildlife Ranch
staae unbroken series of sports First conceived last year. Girl Today, as when founded in I 2, June 19-June 23. “Hooray for
__________________ and fitness-related events each day Sports 2000 empowers girls to GSUSA helps cultivate va ues^ Hollywood: Movie
Local Girl Scouts recently participated in the Girl Scout Walk For oh 20005 develop healthy lifestyles by social conscience and self-esteem .session III:
Fitness at the Alvin Community College walking trails. This was part ° Hundreds of thousands of G.rl encouraging them to.developand in young . June 26-June 30."Let’s Go
pfthe Girl Scouts 2000 initiative, which challenges troops and groups Scouts from around the globe are execute sports and fitness-related them errtical life skills that will Hero’s Fun Center
to create and stage sports and fitness-related events. It helps to signing up to participate in sports e ' , all 50 enable emtos cee its adults y : . y
empower girls to develop healthy lifestyles. Thirty-five Girl Scouts nd fitness-related events in 2000. states. Puerto Rico, the Virgin in Girl Scouting and P Astroworld
from the area participated in the activity. ’Session IV.
Brazoria County Apprisal District required by state to 14 "s '
notify property owners of changes in property value West.” Houston Zoo
aw ^to notify pmp- whan,; houtag,propost avnne ana dstomatba sae if the tax- uyonuiy 28. “Let the Games
appraisaldistricts y P P d ( f 2000." Evans ing units set tax rates for the same Begin." Notarr Ryan Center
erty owners about changes in their Pi P amount of operating dollars as last July 31-August 4. “Health Kids
propertysvaleprapora County "IThe letter states the land’s year. Taxing units will set final Week," Museum HMS
Anorak Disn.cFma.led approx. value and any improvement value 2000 tax rates in August and Campers will also have recre-
muelv 104 X property owners for the property for the current September. Final tax amounts may ational swim three days a week,
"etter showing their 2000 pro- year.” An improvement a.build- anyurom these est.mated
Evans asks property owners to 338-9622.
also check the legal description and
mailing address to be sure that
there are no mistakes.
“If the letter has an old address,
please let the appraisal district
know.
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Schwind, Jim & Holton, Kathleen. Alvin Sun-Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 41, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 21, 2000, newspaper, May 21, 2000; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1602514/m1/7/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Alvin Community College.