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City of Merkel Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) participation agreement
Description
The county agreed to participate in Merkel's reinvestment zone supporting a ~360-home development, funding roads, a fire station, and utilities from TIRZ revenue.
Impact summary
Roughly 360 new homes, improved roads at Bird Road/FM 1235, a new fire station, and 24/7 police coverage for Merkel without a tax increase.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Merkel (Matthew Hitt, City Manager)
- Address
- Merkel, Taylor County, Texas
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Commissioners Court
Approved5–0, unanimous
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
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