TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The voter-approved courthouse project in Smith County is to blame for what will more than likely be an increase in property taxes, according to Smith County Judge Neal Franklin.

The budget, with over $153.9 million in expenditures, increases the actual tax rate by 1.6967 cents to 36.4231 cents per $100 valuation, according to the county.

The Smith County Tax Office has mailed out 183,312 property tax statements with a new QR code for easier online payments. Taxpayers can pay by January 31, 2025, via QR code, online, in person, or ...

Residents spoke against Smith County's proposed budget and tax increases Tuesday during the public comment portion of the weekly commissioners court meeting, citing concerns over inflation ...

Residents spoke against Smith County's proposed budget and tax increases Tuesday during the public comment portion of the weekly commissioners court meeting, citing concerns over inflation ...