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The Tax Assessor-Collector collects taxes on behalf of the county and state. This includes property taxes, which fund things like the local school district and public services.

 

However, the Tax Assessor-Collector does NOT decide the tax rates. Tax rates are set by the County Commissioners. The County Tax Assessor-Collector is just responsible for collecting and distributing the taxes. 

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The current Tax rate in Marshall, Texas in 2019 is .54 for every $100, so if your home is appraised at $100,000 you'll pay approximately $540 each year in property taxes. These funds go to support schools, local hospitals, county roads, the fire department, and other public works.

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In Harrison County, the County Tax Assessor-Collector also collects vehicle registration fees and managing titles. So, you visit the local Tax Assessor-Collector every year when you renew your registration for a car, motorcycle or boat.

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Tax Assessor-Collectors are elected every 4 years.

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This is the Harrison County Tax Assessor-Collector's website: https://harrisoncountytexas.org/tax-collector/