'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...a valuable asset to the county bench. Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar (dual endorsement): Nelda Spears and..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar (dual endorsement): Nelda Spears and..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by The 'Chronicle' News staff

Campaign Buzz

Distant city and county elections begin to draw early feelers

"...Monday, making official his prospective campaign for Travis Co. tax assessor-collector. Earlier this spring, the former state representative and..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Republican opponent, Fayette Co. rancher George Morovich, is a flat-tax and anti-immigrant enthusiast, and his Libertarian opponent is pro..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Sticker Shock

New registration stickers cause more problems than they fix

"...administering the registration tags are equally unenthusiastic. Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears told the Austin American-Statesman bluntly,..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...a well-oiled lobby campaign to privatize the county's delinquent tax collection system...."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...was sworn into office Tuesday as Travis County's newest tax assessor-collector, replacing Tina Morton, who served as interim after..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Election Notes

"...Mike McCaul. He is uniquely qualified to redirect the tax dollars being squandered in Baghdad to our own communities..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

We Have an Issue: All in the Family

Inside the House of Lepore

"...The one-time mayoral candidate explains why she's running for tax assessor-collector: "It is an opportunity to serve, and I..."

June 23, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Bill of the Week: Voter Registration Made Easy?

Rep. Celia Israel wants Texans to register to vote online

"...with my cell phone," Israel said. "I can pay taxes with my cell phone. But I can't go online..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

RunTex Auction

May 7, 2013. 16 photos.

"...Bush were on the auction block. The Travis County Tax Assessor/Collector ordered the auction to pay for $17,000 in..."

May 7, 2013 Photo Gallery

Point Austin: Doggett at Risk

Austin's longtime champion is looking for Dem support

"...Doggett's San Antonio primary opponent, Bexar County Tax-Assessor Collector Sylvia Romo, offered me a few reasons why..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...today (Thursday, Jan. 26) as a Democratic candidate for tax assessor-collector. This year's property taxes are due to interim..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature

Primary Prospects

A rundown of primary election battles shaping up

"...Tax Assessor-Collector D: Stanley J. Wilson, Bruce Elfant; R: Vik..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voter Applications on the Hook in Harris

Harris County election official accused of voter suppression

"...Paul Bettencourt, Harris County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, is facing accusations of voter..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County

Could CD 10 race be affected?

"...Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Paul Bettencourt is facing accusations..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Go Vote RIGHT NOW

Early voting starts today; take advantage and avoid long Election Day lines

"...may verify your status online with the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector's Voter Registrar's office or by calling 854-9473...."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Libertarians on the November Travis County Ballot

Third party files for 12 offices

"...District 51 David McDaniel - Sheriff Mike Burris - Tax Assessor-Collector Fancy Fairchild - County Commissioner, Precinct 1 Wes..."

March 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...signed up to run as the GOP candidate for tax assessor-collector, meaning he'll face the winner of the already..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May 29 Primary Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...act in the same spirit and intention. Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector: Bruce Elfant..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature

Opinion: Online Voter Registration Saves Money and Reduces Fraud. So Why Won’t Texas Allow It?

Travis County's voter registrar explains why online voter registration is good for business

"...Social Security numbers. Personal information is more secure and taxpayer money is saved with online voter registration...."

March 31, 2023 Column by Bruce Elfant

It's Lonely at the Polls

Early voting kicks off with a whimper

"...the three big voting locations in the district (Pflugerville Tax Office, the Gus Garcia Recreation Center, and the Randalls..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Will Spears Run or Retire?

Tax Assessor will make her intentions known on Friday

"...Longtime Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears is expected to announce Friday..."

July 29, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Top 10 Election Gaffes

"...ads, while former Rep. Glen Maxey charged Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears with all manner of incompetence..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Looking for 'Real' Democrats

A report from the endorsement circus

"...Realistically, the tax assessor-collector race will be decided on that date, too,..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...week's article "Maxey Shows Moxie in Curious Bid for Tax Assessor," the Texas School for the Deaf was incorrectly..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Column

The Travis County Vote

By region

"...(5.3%) 4,111 (7.6%) 2,216 (6.6%) 7,453 (6.1%) TRAVIS CO. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR Nelda Wells Spears 255,959 (67.3%) 37,445 (73.0%) 32,889..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Spears Didn't Announce Retirement

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Who Knew a Tax Collector's Race Could Be This Much Fun?” [News, Oct...."

Oct. 9, 2007 Postmarks

Then There's This: No Praise for Appraisal Process

Disparities in property values could prompt protest from county

"...Property tax reform is the hottest new "it" issue in Austin,..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...offensive in his bid to unseat 16-year Travis Co. Tax Assessor-Collector Nelda Wells Spears. His campaign manager, Elliott McFadden,..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

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