Roger Miller for Coryell County Judge

17/04/2023

We operate 100% of our County Government on 90% of our property tax revenues. In essence, Coryell County citizens subsidize a State program. Disabled Veteran tax exemptions were voted on and approved by the entire State. They are very well deserved. But the State does not equitably share the cost of these property tax exemptions; it is a burden that is borne by a few disproportionately affected counties and cities This is one of the pieces of the property tax reform puzzle.

HB 1613 - HELPING DV MILITARY COMMUNITIES

Among the many important issues we’re working on this session is HB1613 by Rep Hugh Shine, which will help our local governments with the unintended consequences of the state’s very worthy 100% disabled veteran property tax exemption.

First and foremost: We FULLY support the 100% DV tax exemption! This bill does not at all change the exemptions for our veterans.

In HD59, as we neighbor our esteemed Fort Hood, we have many, many property owners who receive this benefit for their honorable, sacrificial service to our country.

In fact, roughly 10% of the property tax base in Coryell County receives a full DV tax exemption—more than any other county in the entire state. By comparison, the statewide county average is under 0.75% of the base.

HB1613 will help local governments like Coryell recover from other funding streams some of the property tax revenue we lose thru the DV exemption — so that we are better positioned to meet the demands of infrastructure and public service needs of our military communities.

Coryell County Judge Roger Miller and Copperas Cove City Manager Ryan Haverlah attended the hearing for HB1613 this week and gave exceptional testimony about why this legislation is needed. THANK YOU to both for coming to advocate for all our folks back home!!

And THANK YOU to Rep Shine for his meticulous, determined leadership on this important issue. I am proud to Joint Author this bill and look forward to helping move it to the House floor very soon.

23/05/2018

After early voting and absentee ballots... Miller 1213... Gray 711

22/05/2018

Voting looks strong at the Gatesville Civic Center! Polls close in 20 minutes... hurry on down and make your vote count!!

22/05/2018

Voting is slow but steady at Holy Family Catholic Church. Let’s go Copperas Cove! Make your vote count... let your voice be heard!!

22/05/2018

Election Day!!! What an incredible journey! If I haven't met you, looked you in the eye, and shaken your hand, that is my fault not yours. I said from the very beginning, this campaign was about meeting people and listening. I Identified my platform as promoting Modernization, Efficiency, and Transparency... and I've never wavered from that. I didn't put out the most signs. I didn't hire a campaign firm. I didn't do what I was "told" to do. Instead, I listened to my heart and followed my beliefs, and tried to meet and listen to as many of you as I could.
Today, you have one of three choices... 1) Vote for me and promote me... 2) Vote for my opponent... 3) Do nothing, and accept the decision someone else made for you.
I can't help you if you choose 2 or 3. But I CAN and WILL represent YOU, if you choose #1!
Vote today! Get two people to vote! Be a part of the Positive Solutions... Not Excuses!!

18/05/2018

During Desert Shield/Storm, I didn't have the opportunity to vote. Today is the last day of Early Voting! Don't miss your opportunity to make YOUR voice heard! Poll closes at 5pm today. Grab your friends, family, and even strangers and get them to the voting sites!! Together, we WILL make a difference!

15/05/2018

Day 2 of Early Voting is underway!! The polls will be open until 7pm tonight. This is the only day this week the polls will be open late. Please remind your friends in the Jonesboro, Coryell City, Oglesby, Flat, Mound, and Grove areas that the County is not providing them a local polling site on Election Day. Today is a great opportunity for those folks to have their voices heard!

14/05/2018

Early Voting begins TODAY!! 8am-5pm at the County Main St Annex in Gatesville and the County Justice Center in Copperas Cove. Make your voice heard! Be a part of the solution...

14/05/2018

Happy Mother's Day!!! Everyone has their favorite, but I've got a pretty darn good one! Thank you Mom for all you've done to support me in this endeavor.

10/05/2018

Thank you Ches’s Restaurant and the wonderful owners, Justin and Desiree!! Saturday marks the one year anniversary of their restaurant opening. Stop by, say hello, and support our local businesses!!

29/04/2018

It will be an honor and privilege to serve the great citizens of our county! Thank you, Glenda!! Together, we WILL make a difference!

21/04/2018

It’s an incredible feeling to witness the heartfelt support our community has for Layla! May God grant her the gift of healing and may we all learn from her example of innocence and courage.