CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — A controversial property tax rate proposal in Coryell County has sparked growing resistance from residents.

Watch the full story here: Petition circulates as Coryell County residents protest tax hike

After weeks of pushback, county commissioners reduced the proposed increase. Still, many residents said the cut is 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,” one resident said during the Sept. 23 meeting.

Another resident told commissioners, “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.”

In response, a petition is circulating to place the tax rate decision in the hands of voters.

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