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If they don't show up on Thursday, the vote could be in jeopardy.
If the county can't approve the proposed tax rate, it could lose millions of dollars in revenue, which could affect employee raises and certain road and parks projects. The proposed rate is around 42 cents for every $100 of taxable value.
To vote to approve this tax rate, at least four commissioners must be present at the meeting.
Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy have not been showing up to meetings due to their objection to appointed Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong continuing to hold his position.
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So, what happens if no quorum is reached?
The county would essentially be forced to adopt a "No new revenue tax rate" instead.
That is roughly 1.60 cents lower than the proposed rate and would mean about $30 less in taxes for homeowners. However, it would also mean about $21 million in less revenue for the county.
Thursday's meeting is set to start at 1 p.m.