After Narrow Loss in Mayor’s Race, Celia Tries for Tax Assessor-Collector

Bruce Elfant retires after a decade

"...After Bruce Elfant, Travis County’s tax assessor-collector for more than a decade, announced his retirement..."

June 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Tax Assessor-Collector: The Ghost of Nelda

Nelda Wells Spears may have retired, but she still has her hand in politics

"...race to win the Democratic nomination for Travis County tax assessor-collector (and voter registrar) – an open seat for..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tax Assessor Candidates Duke It Out

Who'da thunk that this race is where the all the action would be?

"...Democratic Primary would be the race for Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector, raise your hand. (Oh put your hand down,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Maxey Shows Moxie in Curious Bid for Tax Assessor

Glen Maxey defends his bid for tax assessor-collector

"...campaign faulting Nelda Wells Spears' performance as Travis County's tax assessor-collector – and urging voters to elect him to..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tax Assessor: Spears Pounds Maxey

Bitter race ends in landslide

"...of real and imagined failings, 16-year incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears quickly learned her worries were..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tax Assessor-Collect­or Race Gets Dirty

Mud starting to fly in Democratic primary race for Travis Co. tax asses­sor-collector, with each candidate calling the other a liar

"...fly in the Dem­ocratic primary race for Travis Co. tax asses­sor-collector, with each candidate calling the other a liar...."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Meet Your New Tax Assessor

With oath of office, Elfant goes from constable to tax assessor

"...his side. In his new role as Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, Elfant vows to play a..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Tax Assessor Race Getting Bloody

Burnt Orange Report debate is getting fierce

"...the Democratic primary for the office of Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar), an office she has held..."

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Property Tax Deadline Approaching

Monthly payment plans are available

"...The 2012 property tax deadline – Jan. 31 – is coming up quickly...."

Jan. 24, 2013 News Post by Monica Riese

Tax Bills Mailed Out

Don't blame us, we're just telling you

"...Great news for the holiday season: Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears has announced that all 258,543..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Knew a Tax Collector's Race Could Be This Much Fun?

Spears and Maxey spar over role of tax assessor-collector

"...Democratic primary would be the race for Travis County tax assessor-collector, raise your hand. (Oh, you did not –..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Big Bust at the Tax Office

Seven arrested for license plate forgery scheme

"...with the Department of Public Safety's bust at the tax assessor's primary and satellite offices last Friday afternoon that..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat

The causes and effects of the ongoing TCAD controversy

"...In a year when rising property taxes have consumed political attention throughout the state, the Travis..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Maxey and Spears (Aleshire) Spar Over Deadbeat Dads

Challenger says tax assessor doesn't do enough; incumbent's spokesman calls charge "big fat juicy lie"

"...in his campaign to unseat 16-year incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears in the Democratic primary. His..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Futrell Refutes Maxey

City manager backs Spears campaign's version of foreclosure stats

"...In recent attacks on Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Spears, Democratic primary challenger Glen Maxey asserted..."

Jan. 2, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Opinion: PACE Program May Provide Pandemic Lifeline to Businesses, Nonprofits, Private Schools

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea and Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Bruce Elfant make the case for a clean energy program

"...assessment has the same legal priority as a property tax and that's what qualifies the applicant for long-term, low-interest..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Brigid Shea

Aleshire vs. Oden

Behind the scenes in county politics

"...names on the Democratic primary ballot for Travis Co. tax assessor-collector are officially 16-year incumbent Nelda Wells Spears and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Spears Gets Nod From Labor

Maxey says tax assessor is a "Johnny-come-lately" on employee protections

"...went on the offensive against 16-year incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears, whom he is trying unseat..."

Jan. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Spears Pounds Maxey

Early voting gives incumbent tax assessor insurmountable lead

"...everything including the kitchen sink, 16-year incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears obviously had nothing to worry..."

March 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Voter Certificates – Check Your Mailbox

New certificates are being delivered, beginning today

"...soon, check in with Nelda Wells Spears, the county tax assessor-collector and voter registrar. Reasons why you may not..."

Nov. 27, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Justice For Homeowners

Commissioners may challenge commercial appraisals

"...Responding to growing concerns over lopsided tax bills that favor large commercial property owners over homeowners,..."

June 1, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Spears Thinks Voter ID Is 'Reasonable'

Democratic voter registrar out of step with her party on issue

"...Throughout his campaign to oust Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears in the Democratic primary, former..."

Feb. 12, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

County to Ike Evacuees: Register to Vote Now!

Storm victims don't need to be in home county to register, or they may register here

"...Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir and Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Nelda Wells Spears issued a..."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Maxey Congratulates, Endorses Spears

Defeated candidate says he'll work to defeat Zimmerman, support Obama

"...failed challenge to unseat Nelda Spears as Travis County tax assessor-collector:Congratulations to Nelda Spears Tuesday night Nelda Spears won..."

March 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Spears Clarifies Voter ID Position, Points Out Maxey Error

Incumbent accuses challenger of lying

"...In a campaign e-mail today, incumbent Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears accused her Democratic primary challenger,..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Nelda Wells Spears’ Dance Party

Eat! Drink! Get Down! Register to vote!

"...Nelda Wells Spears for the office of Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar). Spears’ response? Throw a kegger!..."

Sept. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Spears' Retirement Creates Rare Vacancy

Tax assessor-collector leaving office a year early

"...more family-and-friends celebration than press conference, veteran Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears announced her retirement, effective Dec...."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...nearly two decades. During his five-year stint as county tax assessor-collector and 12 years as county judge, Aleshire has..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...in San Antonio. Even there, he defeated Bexar County Tax Asses­sor-Collector Sylvia Romo and also-ran Maria Luisa Alvarado with..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Are Gay Politicians Targeting African-Americans?

"...County, and Texas. Lee Nichols wrote an excellent article, “Tax Assessor-Collector Race Gets Dirty” [News, Dec. 15, 2007], highlighting..."

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