Rafael Pena’s first meeting as one of the first newly elected members of the Brazos Central Appraisal District board

This podcast is a visit recorded August 22, 2024 with one of the first newly elected members to the board of the Brazos Central Appraisal District, Rafael Pena, and WTAW's Bill Oliver.

In November 2023, Texas voters changed the state constitution by adding elected members to appraisal district boards. 

In May 2024, three people were elected to represent the Brazos Central Appraisal District (BCAD) board. 

Thursday (August 22) was the first meeting for the first elected members of the BCAD board.
Rafael Pena and Jane Sherman were sworn in, along with Brazos County's new tax assessor-collector Melissa Leonard.

Also elected but absent from Thursday's meeting was Jonna Schreiber.

Board members, elected and appointed, are not involved in setting property values or hearing appeals. 

Board members appoint the chief appraiser, adopt the annual budget and biennial reappraisal plan, approve litigation settlements, and approve contract services.