Judge Stoudt Reports on State of Gregg County

LONGVIEW — Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt has updated residents with his State of the County Address. The Longview News-Journal report a key topic was the tax rate. Stoudt said Gregg County has the ninth lowest tax rate in the state and the lowest among counties with populations of 200,000 or less. Stoudt also noted the county has taken on many highway and airport renovations without taking on any debt. The judge additionally emphasized partnerships in which the county has been involved, including team-ups with the city of Longview, the Longview Economic Development Corporation, and TxDOT