CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — Coryell County residents once again packed the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, making a final push against the proposed budget that would raise property taxes.

Watch the full story here: 'Not a negotiation': Residents demand Coryell County scale back property tax increase

Tuesday’s hearings come just weeks after county leaders proposed a 21% tax rate increase before scaling it back to 8%.

Many residents say the change is still not enough.

“You lowered it from a 21.1%, I believe, back to 8.6%. That’s a good start. That’s not acceptable still."

The first hearing centered on the proposed budget.

“I think y’all have confused this budget as a negotiation. I think it’s a freaking ultimatum from the people. It will not increase.”

“Let’s go a no-revenue inc

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