Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney

Courtesy Photo/Texas Senate
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney (left) testifies Aug. 1 during a Texas Senate Committee on Local Government hearing about Senate Bill 9, which would lower the voter-approval tax rate for cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5%. That means any property tax increase above 2.5% would require voter approval.

Monitor Photo/Russell Slaton
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney explains to Cedar Creek Republican Club members May 25 how the state influences property appraisals for tax purposes through School Property Value Studies undertaken by law by the Texas Comptroller.

Monitor Photo/Denise York
Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney updates chamber members on county accomplishments.