ORDER N0.31055
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR KERRVILLE MASONIC LODGE #697 AND
CENTER POINT RISING STAR LODGE #429
Came to be heard this the 27th day of October, 2008, with a motion made by
Commissioner Letz, seconded by Commissioner Oehler. The Court unanimously
approved by a vote of 4-0-0 to:
Approve the Property Tax .Exemptions for the Kerrville Masonic Lodge #697 and the
Center Point; Rising Star LODGE #429.
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COMIYIISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REOUEST
MADE BY: E. Gene Allen
MEETING DATE: October 27, 2008
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OFFICE: Kerrville Masonic Lodge
Rising Star Lodge
TIME PREFERRED: 9 AM
SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on request for Property Tax
Exemption for Kerrville Masonic Lodge # 697, Kerrville, and Rising Star Lodge #429,
Center Point.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: N/A
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: E. Gene Allen
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 5 minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: N/A
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 PM previous Tuesday
@ .M.
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate
information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court
Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being
addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners'
Court.
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October 21,2008
Gene Allen
Kerrville Masonic Lodge #697
P. O. Box 2037
Kerrville, Texas 78029-2037
Dear Mr. Allen:
As you may know, the Texas Legislature allowed local taxing jurisdictions to give property tax
relief to qualifying charitable organizations, as defined in Chapter ! 1.18, Property Tax Code.
After reviewing your application, we have determined that your organization is primarily engaged
in charitable activities, based on your classification as a 501(c) organization with the Internal
Revenue Service.
Accordingly, I am pleased to issue this property tax determination letter
You will apply locally, with your county appraisal district, for property tax exemption. Include a
copy of this determination letter with your application.
Be aware that an organization may be qualified, but receive no benefit from the exemption
because either it owns no property, or the appraisal district determines that the property is not
used exclusively for qualifying charitable activities.
Nat all taxing jurisdictions offer this property tax exemption. The actual amount of your tax
relief i~ dependent upon local taxing authorities and your county appraisal district.
A new determination letter, and reapplication for the exemption, is required following the end of
the fifth year of exemption.
If you have any questions about your exemption, email us at tax.help@cpa.state.tx,us, or call toll
free (800) 531-5441 and ask for the exempt organizations section. The mailing address is
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Exempt Organizations Section, P. O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas
7871 13528. The FAX number is (512) 475-1598.
Sincerel ,
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er, Tax Policy Division
FOfm 54301(2-UQ)

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TEXAS COMPTROLLER Of PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
C U M B S YVWW.WIN~OW.STATE.Tx.US i
October 21, 2008
Gene Allen
Rising Star Masonic Lodge No. 429
P. O. Box 429
Center Point Texas 78010-0429
Dear Mr. Allen:
As you may know, the Texas Legislature allowed local taxing jurisdictions to give property tax
relief to qualifying charitable organizations, as defined in Chapter 11. t 8, Property Tax Code.
After reviewing your application, we have determined that your organization is primarily engaged
in charitable activities, based on your classification as a 501(c) organization with the Internal
Revenue Service.
Accordingly, I am pleased to issue this property tax ~tenmination letter.
You will apply locally, with your county appraisal district, for property tax exemption. Include a
copy of this determination letter with your application.
Be aware that an organization may be qualified, but receive no benefit from the exemption
because either it owns no property, or the appraisal district determines that the property is not
used exclusively for qualifying charitable activities.
Not allitaxing jurisdictions offer this property tax exemption. The actual amount of your tax
relief is dependent upon local taxing authorities and your county appraisal district.
A new determination letter, a>~d reapplication for the exemption, is inquired following the end of
the fifth year of exemption.
If you have any questions about your exemption, email us at tax.helpC~cpa.state.tx.us, or call toll
free (800) 531-5441 and ask for the exempt organizations section. The mailing address is
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Exempt Organizations Section, P. O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas
78711-3528. The FAX number is (S 12) 475-1598.
Sincere! ,
. Lo x
er, Tax Policy Division
Form 6P301 (242)
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