Municipal Taxation and Fees
Summary
An appeals court just struck down El Paso’s $6 monthly trash fee, calling it an illegal tax. This ruling leaves a massive hole in the city's budget and forces officials to scramble for a new way to pay for environmental services.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
The city is now facing a major budget shortfall and may have to refund millions in collected fees.
Local residents who have been paying the monthly fee will likely see that cost removed from their bills.
The city government and the environmental programs that rely on that steady stream of cash are taking the biggest hit.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Benjamin Alire Sáenz services set; El Paso Electric seeks customer bill credits
Funeral serves for Benjamin Alire Sáenz, proposed El Paso Electric credits, free pet adoptions, EPCC budget decisions and more in this week’s roundup. The post Benjamin Alire Sáenz services set; El Paso Electric seeks customer bill credits appeared f...
Appeals court rejects environmental fee rehearing; Eastside Natatorium closes for upgrades
Appeals court leaves El Paso's environmental fee ruling intact, Eastside Natatorium closes for upgrades, and updates on EPCC esports, UTEP alumni honors and community college funding. The post Appeals court rejects environmental fee rehearing; Eastsi...
City’s environmental franchise fee on trash bills is illegal tax, appeals court rules
The 8th Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that the city of El Paso's $6 monthly fee on trash bills functioned as an illegal tax because the city used revenue for broader government expenses beyond its stated purpose. The post City’s envi...
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