Hemphill County Hospital board plans for FY 2023
On Aug. 16, the Hemphill County Hospital Board approved a proposed tax rate of $0.475255 per $100 valuation, the highest tax rate that the district can adopt without holding an election to seek voter approval.
Board President Cory Pittman offered his perspective on the decision, noting the 30 percent increase in the tax base, and adding, “But you didn’t get a 30 percent increase on your property…