The Potter County Commissioners’ Court is expected to meet at 9 a.m. Monday to address a wide range of county business, including financial adjustments, ongoing infrastructure projects, and a formal report on a tax roll error that has budget implications for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to the posted agenda, the meeting will take place in the Potter County Commissioners’ Courtroom located at 350 SE 6th Ave., Suite 2141. Commissioners are scheduled to consider routine items as well as several issues that could have longer-term financial and operational impacts on the county.
One of the key agenda items involves a report from the Potter-Randall Appraisal District regarding an error discovered during the county’s tax revenue calculations for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The issue, which has been discussed in prior meetings, stems from a clerical mistake within the appraisal district’s software. During the Jan. 27 commissioners’ meeting, county officials explained that a required setting related to a freeport tax exemption for Tyson Foods was not properly applied. As a result, the company’s property was overvalued for tax purposes.
The overvaluation has led to an estimated revenue shortfall of approximately $412,000 for Potter County. Because the certified tax rolls were used to project revenue for the upcoming budget, the error has created a gap that county officials now must address. The appraisal district’s report to the court is expected to outline how the mistake occurred and explain the process for revising the certified tax rolls to reflect the corrected valuation.
County leaders have previously acknowledged that the shortfall will require difficult decisions. Options discussed in earlier meetings included using money from the county’s fund balance, requesting budget reductions from certain departments, or potentially adjusting the tax rate in the next fiscal year. While no final decisions have been announced, the issue highlights the ripple effects that appraisal and tax calculation errors can have on local government finances.
In addition to the appraisal district report, commissioners will consider several other financial and administrative items. These include the approval of vouchers for county expenditures and discussion of budget amendments related to current operations and projects. Budget amendments are a routine part of commissioners’ court meetings and are often used to realign spending based on updated needs or revenue projections.
The agenda also includes consideration of a resolution with the Texas Department of Transportation for a Multi Use Agreement. Such agreements typically govern the shared use of property or infrastructure and can involve coordination between the county and the state on transportation-related projects.
Another item slated for discussion is a report on the status of the Potter County Detention Center. Updates on the detention center often focus on operational capacity, staffing, maintenance needs, and compliance with state standards, making them a recurring topic for the court.
