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..."

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

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

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?

"...the 2008 Democratic Primary would be the race for Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector, raise your hand. (Oh put your..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

UPDATED: Travis County Allows First Texas Gay Marriage

Travis County clerk issues marriage license to gay couple this morning

"...the Texas Supreme Court to halt gay marriages in Travis County after this morning’s historic order that allowed a..."

Feb. 19, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final tally here....."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...The Travis County Clerk’s Office has released early voting results...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Maxey Shows Moxie in Curious Bid for Tax Assessor

Glen Maxey defends his bid for tax assessor-collector

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

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Tax Assessor: Spears Pounds Maxey

Bitter race ends in landslide

"...Travis County voters decided that if it ain't broke, don't..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Libertarians on the November Travis County Ballot

Third party files for 12 offices

"...For what it's worth, the Travis County Libertarian Party has nominated 12 people for the..."

March 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Tax Assessor Race Getting Bloody

Burnt Orange Report debate is getting fierce

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

Dec. 24, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Meet Your New Tax Assessor

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

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

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...As they did last year, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and three county commissioners voted..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Chronicle Endorsements: Travis County

Endorsements for district attorney, county sheriff, judges, constables, and more

"...It's been 143 years since Travis County elected a Republican into this office. Odds are,..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Travis County Vote

By region

"...(1.7%) 377 (1.0%) 383 (1.4%) 250 (1.3%) 759 (1.3%) TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF Greg Hamilton 232,249 (62.3%) 34,996 (69.3%) 29,208..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Travis County Races

A big day for the Democrats locally, as usual

"...As expected, Democrats dominated Travis County elections Tuesday. In contested races, Margaret Moore bested..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New Program Aims to Boost Voter Registration at Travis County Jail

Are county inmates aware that they’re eligible to vote?

"...The majority of the roughly 2,500 inmates in Travis County are eligible to vote, but many aren't aware..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County

Could CD 10 race be affected?

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

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

"...the 2008 Democratic primary would be the race for Travis County tax assessor-collector, raise your hand. (Oh, you did..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature 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

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..."

Sept. 30, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

County Preps Voters on Election ID Law

County officials scramble to tell voters what Texas GOP doesn't want them to know

"...in House District 50 on the Nov. 5 ballot, Travis County is mounting a last-ditch scramble to make sure..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...An estimated 93% of eligible voters in Travis County are registered to vote – a modern-day record,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

County's Parsimonious Budget Plans Ockham's Razor

The New County Order

"...The big news at the Stokes Building is the county's extensive reorganization, approved in June and set to take..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Linebarger to County: Have We Got a Deal for You

Travis County officials spark a feud over the prospect of privatizing the county's delinquent tax collection duties

"...Travis County officials have touched off a bristling political feud..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

New County Clerk Takes Over Elections and More From a Local Legend

From Dana to Dyana

"...in on Jan. 27 as the first newly elected Travis County Clerk since Dana DeBeauvoir won the job in..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Big Bust at the Tax Office

Seven arrested for license plate forgery scheme

"...Travis County is still reckoning with the Department of Public..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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