Tax Collector threatens couple to pay previous homeowner's property tax (w/Ron Wright COVID update)

UPDATE 2/8/21 - Former Tarrant County Tax Collector and current U.S. Congressman Ron Wright dies after a battle with COVID-19 -- www.fox4news.com/news/north-t...
Steve Noviello takes on the Tarrant County Tax collector and fixes property tax foul-up

[@MrTopcat3333]

THE ONLY REASON THIS WAS RESOLVED IS THE BAD PUBLICITY.

[@Melthornal]

This is what happens when you vote republican.

[@Space.Ghost.]

@@Melthornal right, cause these kind of shenanigans NEVER happen in blue cities.

[@Melthornal]

@@Space.Ghost. Republicans have a mental disorder that makes them think problems only matter when they happen to themselves. In addition to that, they are sociopaths who put money over people, and prioritize brainwashing voters over analyzing information. The republicans are a cancer on society.

[@mwmodztech]

@@Melthornal this is what happens when you vote democrat , what are you talking about

[@mwmodztech]

@@Melthornal Democrats have a mental disorder that makes them think problems only matter when they happen to themselves. In addition to that, they are sociopaths who put money over people, and prioritize brainwashing voters over analyzing information. The Democrats are a cancer on society.

[@1228carlito]

If this had not been on TV, the tax collector never would have returned that money

[@willybshreddn3794]

Had this gentleman not went to the news for help they would have just flat-out took his house and he would have had tax debt. We are nothing but helpless sheep when banks, police, amd schools want to interfere

[@BeautiColors]

I would of let them take it. Then sued them forever

[@willybshreddn3794]

@@BeautiColors it doesn't always work that way. Usually it's done and gone and far too late to get it back

[@gredystar8333]

@@BeautiColors hard to do with all your funds in bank accounts taken from you through collections... You might find a lawyer willing to do it pro bono, but that's a big might. with cases against the government its pretty rare even if you are right because they are pretty high risk

[@TheDelethar]

GredyStar but with all that paper work wouldn’t it be a simple thing for any competent lawyer?

[@frankbrown536]

Makes you wonder how many people have lost their homes due to these kinda people

[@chonkerbonkers5496]

Thats what i was thinking. Makes me so mad!

[@chrisharmon5309]

2? Really? No this happen A LOT. Your ignorant

[@sammiejordan9161]

@Frank Brown It makes one wonder if Cliven Bundy wasn't right, not to mention Timothy McVeigh having something to be angry about on April 19, 1995...!

[@1pyroace1]

I’m a little nervous now

[@J_Braz_]

That guy should sleep in fear. He's probably got lots of enemies

[@BrightElk]

I find it upsetting that the media had to publicly shamed them before this got repaired.

[@artfuldodger415]

Never trust a city official with an ego large enough to wear a bow tie.

[@pepeman3099]

Good point

[@weltonvillegal6258]

Or one period actually.......

[@Autechltd]

Sounds like the Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang.

[@glennknauer2696]

Never trust a guy in a suit and tie. Allways self important judgemental aholes.

[@tudorjason]

Lol Yeah, doesn't Trump wear bow-ties?

[@GusMortis]

Why is it when I screw up it's my problem, and when the government screws up it's my problem?

[@Cotronixco]

Welcome to semisocialism. Please help us keep it at bay.

[@ClockworksOfGL]

GusMortis - “Heads: we win, Tails: you lose.”

[@juanvaladez5703]

Cotronixco this has absolutely nothing to do with socialism lol how do you even make that connection?

[@kurtr.8907]

Juan Valadez because socialism is government handling everything and as we see they can’t wipe their ass without making a mess of it

[@robertbrittner6790]

@@juanvaladez5703 maybe you need a civics lesson....and a couple of history lessons!

[@alBngnnuyn8070]

The Steven should sue the county for emotional damage because this was outrageously crazy and corrupt.

[@mourka01]

wouldn't work this is america if you go after them they will just use police or sheriffs office to harrass you and make your life a living hell

[@Draco137YT]

"Aren't you Ron Wright?" "Yup." "And this is your letterhead." "Yup." "I found this letter with your name on it. And if that's the case, you must know what it's talking about." "That makes sense to me." "Then explain it." "It's not my letter."

[@nowayangelo]

Haha

[@ob_gynkenobi4014]

Ok this was legit funny. Kudos

[@alexucon]

omg i almost fiant

[@sammiejordan9161]

@Draco137 That's the political version of: "I didn't do it you didn't see me do it you can't prove anything." - Bart Simpson

[@BrightElk]

No this is Patrick. 😂

[@nicolajohnson1887]

This guy should resign, he is clearly incompetent and or corrupt.

[@shirshzibbu330]

u r either corrupt or incompetent but not both

[@janepatrick97]

Actually you can,ask any English teacher

[@washingtonqbuckley7328]

resignation is too light for the likes of this individual

[@billy_billyboy86]

He did, he is a congressman now

[@austinwhitman2285]

@@shirshzibbu330 You can be both....

[@khunigan]

Guarantee this is not the first time the County has made that "mistake".

[@seandunn6417]

Guarantee it's more likely the thousandth time, but the victim in this story had the cajones to fight it.

[@camborambo5546]

K Hunigan It’s not a mistake, they just got caught!!!!

[@ineedhoez]

Yup. And the title companies are probably just paying the fees bc the title was not "clean"

[@beverlybalius9303]

K Hunigan They do it on purpose!!!! That’s why Variable loans were ended!!!! It gave the banks room to cheat

[@ericpozarycki6601]

it never is, but they will never come clean.

[@watchingthecrazyworld7761]

These people are clowns. Every person involved with attempting to collect these taxes should be fired. Total incompetence.

[@thomasword5762]

That goes along with everything I've been saying about it's who you know and not what you know. Incompetent people are working in jobs because of a relationship, kinship, or just a good ol boy.

[@THEironmidget1]

" you knew we were coming to discuss this document. Is it unreasonable to expect you to know what this is?" "Yes"

[@doommuffinz5276]

WHAAAAT?

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

This specific case*. The video is right there, rewind and get the quote right.

[@gundammon]

I like how the reporter couldn't possibly make it any clearer with what he's asking and showing, and that bow-tied dingus looks completely bewildered by the most basic of questions. That's the mark of a guy who's had an easy life (and even easier job), and has never really been truly accountable for anything. Rule numero uno; when you see a mistake, say "there's something wrong here, let me get it fixed".

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

@@gundammon fixed."***

[@JeffSmith-pl2pj]

@@gundammon His job wasn't easy. He just didn't do it.

[@chillinebony]

The tax collector is an incompetent fool, and this "mistake" sounds like a major scam. I hope the county gets sued.

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

It doesn't just happen on property taxes. I've had errors and clients have had errors on federal tax returns where IRS demand a higher tax claiming (fill in the blank). Some people will just pay it because they are afraid of the IRS but the bill should never be automatically paid. Sometimes a small error is made on a return that might cause this but if that is not the case (and it should not be assumed that it is) the notice should be fought with the proper documentation proving you are correct. Surprisingly, the IRS is more flexible than this tax collector ended up being. If you can prove your point with the IRS will find in your favor without getting the press involved.

[@aennaenn7468]

The government doesn't make mistakes, it can't, it can only do two things: 1. Follow the law 2. Break the law That's it. What the tax collector did was extortion, and he should be charged.

[@rickybobby4827]

His people are al so idiots. Happens ll the time in government.

[@fredminpin]

People who work and get paid via taxes make errors and mistakes, and can be fairly lazy to boot, but they will fight for that tax income and using their other corrupt departments and systems to intimidate and succeed. P.S. I'm also sure that same tax collected monies is used to fight court battles against said tax payers.

[@kevinrehberg8758]

Although I agree with the sentiment.. just who do you think would ultimately pay bill.. The tax man will just increase taxes on everyone else, like the stores do to the consumers to cover for "losses" brought about by theft..What SHOULD happen is for ALL THOSE involved in this charade to lose their jobs..

[@eddiestark131]

Government officials should be held accountable and not just fired.

[@jbonegw]

Held accountable buy whom? The other corrupt politicians? It’s no longer “We The People” but “Who Has The Money.”

[@36prado]

dude police officers dont, politicians dont and the president isnt, the whole usa is corrupted by power; its best to not play by the rules and just do what you need to succeed

[@GrumpyAustralian]

The frustration I have is that the government will throw tax payers money at a case even when they know they are in the wrong!

[@drbharatpatel4164]

They should pay back the victims out of their own money.

[@trashman4444]

@@jbonegw Sad thing is, it's always been " who has the money ".

[@truthbetold7718]

This criminal got rewarded for ineptitude by becoming a house representative. WTF are yall doing in Texas?

[@grimgoreironhide9985]

It won't be the recent liberals from California who will ruin Texas. It will be their own conservatives like the tax collector.

[@hungryjack8032]

@@grimgoreironhide9985 its all politicians, no matter which party they claim to be

[@luissandoval7810]

He died 07 Feb 21

[@luissandoval7810]

but you are absolutely correct. Criminal gets rewarded.....

[@youngkwak9931]

Now lets make him president

[@KM-fe7xe]

When we built our house, we had the water bill changed to our name after taking possession of it. The water company didn’t send anyone out to read the meter, so they billed us for the entire month even though we had only been here for 4 days. I called them to correct it and was told I had to pay for the whole month and I was responsible to collect the excess money from the builder. I did the math and told them I would only pay for 4 days and THEY can collect the difference from the builder since they were at fault for not reading the meter as soon as I claimed the property with them. She refused saying they would shut off our water if I didn’t pay. So I asked her where should I send MY bill to. If I have to do YOUR job for you, I expect to be paid $25 an hour with a minimum of 8 hours per day. She paused, then said she would send me a new bill for the 4 days of usage. This kinda stuff happens. You just gotta be a bulldog about it. Don’t let them walk over you just because they have an office.

[@ocoolwow]

Lol didn't happen, obvious lie is a lie

[@KM-fe7xe]

@@ocoolwow not sure I understand your comment.

[@KM-fe7xe]

@@ocoolwow well, since you don’t know me and you weren’t here, you are obviously “talkin outta your a$$”. It did happen, just as I said. Go troll someone else or get a life. That would work too. Good luck to you.

[@princeharming8963]

If I only have 9 dollars in my account, and I write a check for 10 dollars. BAM! I made a mistake and I expect to pay the fee. Moreover, the BANK expects me to pay that fee, because That's what we agreed to. But if the bank clears that 10 dollar check for 11 dollars.. they just want to 'apologize'.... which I will NOT let them do. I explain to them that, while I can understand and sympathize, that I was NOT the one who drew the line in the sand... THEY were. They were the ones who insist on a fee when a mistake is made. What a coincidence 🙂 ... so do I.

[@svenjorgensenn8418]

@@ocoolwow you've never owned a home and had to fight the tax assessment raises every year.

[@curiositea258]

The cameras were the only reason he gave the money back.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I was going to disagree. I think you are correct. The camere in his face that day didnt scare him... he said multiple ridiculous statements that the town would have to back up. I think the town watched the story on tv and forced the incompetent assessor to act properly. A lawyer, town manager, or small claims court could easily stop the action. Wonder why he didnt fight back using one of those avenues? I guess he got his vindication by using the reporter after sending the money. Personally I would take this as a personal assault. And I am a quiet man.

[@nickeldime6713]

@@rogerwhiting9310 sadly fighting the city is no easy task even if you hire a lawyer, not to mention the fact that taking it to court could take years before it is resolved, mean while despite saying they were going to stop they proceeded to put a lean on the guy's house and threaten to take it away. They did mention something about legal action so he may have been using a lawyer, but it wasn't changing anything and going far to slow. He likely didn't care to be out of the street once the court date finally came about. Personally I might still go to court, I feel like the city owes him a lot more than a simple oops we won't take your money now. Threatening letters and feeling like your house is going to be taken away is not an easy thing to deal with, and it was all due to mistakes entirely on the city. Could almost argue extortion because they pressured him to pay money that he didn't actually owe what so ever. It would have been a complete nightmare for the guy.

[@Alexlfm]

Roger Whiting Well the title insurance that comes with his loan would of insured against just such a situation so why should he have to put up his own money for a lawyer when the tax office is the one that screwed up. By using the TV he likely saved everyone involved very expensive legal fees for absolutely no reason.

[@jonesjones7057]

100%

[@ratzfatz6880]

I see only one mistake. That this guy has this job.

[@therugburnz]

Close, his underlings should have fought this. Also FOX could have helped long ago seeing they knew about it. They waited just a bit to make the money involved greater thus the story more dramatic. FOX Fair and balanced . Yes, but not at the same time.

[@blossomsmom8929]

Hahahaha..your funnie😜

[@therugburnz]

@@blossomsmom8929 no, it is you that funny no, me that.... I'm confused now me is funny ahhhhhhbbrrrrggggg

[@stephennixon6600]

@david jeffery It is an elected position. It sounds to me like the taxpayers of Tarrant County need to have a recall election.

[@grahamto8181]

Don't worry he is no longer collecting property taxes. Ron White was elected to the US House of representatives Texas's 6th congressional district. People tend to be promoted to their maximum level of incompetence.

[@MedievalMan]

In starting to understand why tax collectors were seen in such a low regard during ancient times.

[@spencerbrown3875]

Have they ever been seen in high regard ever?

[@alanrogs3990]

Only 100 years ago when they showed up in rural areas of the USA they would get beaten or killed.

[@anajonda]

As opposed to now where people are tripping over themselves to give them awards and honours...?

[@alainmulaire9471]

this "tax collector" should spend a few weeks in jail. SHPOS

[@mt-nv4jd]

Let Bubba teach him some respect...

[@southronjr1570]

Well he is dead now, bet his protégé took over and is even more incompetent.

[@feynmanwasagenius3482]

So he repeatedly lied, and only when it was in the media and he was confronted with his lies did he finally admit the truth. Why exactly isnt he in jail?

[@medicchester]

Fire tax director and imprison him.

[@fredericduane5910]

Jason O Buttercup 😆 My Grandpappy used to call delicate people that, made me smile.

[@bds3919]

Because lying is legal.

[@feynmanwasagenius3482]

@@bds3919 Fraud isnt, and while lying isnt necessarily fraud it can be. In this case I think his lie constituted attempted fraud

[@sandlotscout6358]

@PullMyFinger a small town can be in a county, try actually using your brain before being a smartass

[@freshien]

He needs to sue the county into a federal court.

[@Abrxas01]

Pretty sure there are criminal charges that should go along with this. Fraud comes to mind and abuse of power/position. Doesn't matter if it's a 'clerical error' especially seeing as he didn't fix it and continued to threaten an innocent family with taking away their house.

[@gypsydust]

And sue them for interest and their own “Fees and fines”!!

[@MrAdamNTProtester]

not going to happen

[@darthvader5300]

RUSSIAN SOLUTION: JOHN WICK THEM ALL!

[@azeleapark]

........yep, for pain & suffering

[@sboazable]

Mistakes happen, sometimes mistakes lead us into more mistakes but to refuse to look into a possible mistake you made is terrifying.

[@benj1236]

*Somebody's about the loose their house. Their response "We're sorry." Nope, not good enough. Someone in management needs to get fired.*

[@roddycreswell8613]

This is what happens when people aren't held accountable for their actions.

[@williamdmason9375]

Roddy Creswell A Dangerous Precedence....When They Think Theyre Above The Law ....Tax Ass...essors

[@boiii3productions945]

@BBG Video87 2nd amendment is the right to bear arms (meaning OWNING A GUN), and has nothing to do with this

[@mjdamato]

@Sunamer Z It's "qualified immunity", meaning they can't be held accountable for "mistakes"

[@twiztid6977420]

@@mjdamato You can remove their qualified immunity, it's just a bitch

[@dreamingmusic3299]

You mean like women who make false accusations against men and are allowed to get away with it. So the REST of the women believe that they can to.

[@raphaelspector3682]

When people ask "why do we need media?" This is why. When done right, it can hold even the most powerful accountable to us all.

[@NickZhu50581203]

nowadays people more likely need a militia instead of just media

[@retiredmusiceducator3612]

right - when done right!

[@motoman22atgmail]

LOCAL news is best!

[@tubehax]

Same media that lead us into wars time and time again.

[@ACHVACTAB1]

Don Lemon said, this is all Trumps fault !!!!!!

[@missladyanonymity]

"You were a bulldog..." aka you went to the media and shamed us into doing the right thing smh

[@StevenBriggs]

I had an experience nearly exactly like this with the IRS. Incredibly common sense. A single document that they somehow duplicated and so doubled my burden. Again, THEY DUPLICATED IT, and then assessed against me for it. It didn't matter what I said, who I talked to, or how much proof I had - they did nothing about it until I sued.

[@MissZiss]

That guy shouldn’t have his job.. period.

[@ryanbarker5217]

absolutely agree. mistakes happen, but they have to fix their mistakes once it's glaringly obvious they're in the wrong.

[@DawnVanquisher]

Well, he's no longer the tax collector, but he is now the US Representative for the 6th District of Texas.

[@MissZiss]

Matthew Burger Wow.. well isn’t that fitting.

[@jaxsom12]

@@MissZiss he's up for re-election this year. He only narrowly won last time with 53% of the vote. He might loose his seat this year and let's hope so.

[@timhallas4275]

if they can get money that's not owed, they can also make it disappear, and no one will miss it. This is what is behind this scam. . The people who originally got the refund checks would have been offered a "deal" ... bring $2,500 in cash to the tax coloectors office and you can keep the rest.

[@slippydouglas]

Fire this “tax collector” guy. He can find a nice, easy job being a Wal-mart greeter.

[@jimizmat1144]

He shouldn't be employed by anyone, stupidity and arrogance is a horrible combination.

[@coldblue9mm]

Cap'n Slipp That's a insult to WalMart greeters everywhere. This guy doesn't deserve to be anywhere around human beings. That tax collector is lucky he didn't have someone go after him physically. You don't do crap like this to people! Period!

[@mikejohn0088]

He already has a nice, easy job.

[@CareraDrift]

Cap'n Slipp Nothing wrong with being a greeter at Walmart it’s a job like all others

[@livedandletdie]

@@CareraDrift not to be mean against Walmart Greeters, but they would be better off getting a real job, even Mickey D's pays better.

[@Imamazing2023]

It’s scary how someone could lie in your face. Never trust anyone or take their word for it.

[@Wiggymaster]

Remember folks: this is why we need journalism in this country. If it can happen to him, it can happen to any of us.

[@mannymets5687]

Sadly, real and truthful journalism is all but dead in this country thanks to the Democrats.

[@Wiggymaster]

@@mannymets5687 LOL OK pal. Donald Trump had more to do with stories like this being covered up than any Democrat, and I say that as an independent! Donald Trump used to do this kinda stuff to people! He's been responsible for kicking people out of their homes for 30+ years!

[@danielbane3844]

This is real Journalism. Thank you to the 3% of journalists who are not fake.

[@heinrichvonwicker168]

Sharon Fraser - Ewwww, you're embarrassing.

[@GridToast]

@@sefraser1 this is fox news idiot

[@2380Shaw]

I concur with you. A lot of Trumptard worshippers and Faux news brainwashed morons won't understand big words.

[@inhumanfilth681]

@@sefraser1 lmao so what about msnbc abc and cnn just to name a couple. All tv the news networks are fake in one way or another

[@ellkir1521]

@@2380Shaw Wrong on so many levels. You ever notice how those that call other's "idiots" are almost always the biggest idiot in the room. "Trumptard" is not a "big word," it's a belittling word that is degradating akin to using the 'retard'. You need to find help. Spiritual or Psyc, you pick. Because your not a nice person and have a very sad and skewed perspective.

[@user-cf5ks2jv7v]

This man is currently a member of the U.S house, representing Texas District 6. And we wonder why the American people are always upset lol.

[@jamesbizs]

@@passionforhispeace1194 lol oh yeah. After he got called out by the news, he was nice enough to fix the problem. Ok

[@xyz061220]

@@passionforhispeace1194 Incompetent bureaucrats can be fired. All that is required is the political appointees do some hard work and back up the supervisors who work for them.

[@xyz061220]

@@passionforhispeace1194 I live in a state noted for "employees made of asbestos" (patronage connections). Had a work relationship with someone in another agency, one with locations all over the state, lots of connected people. For those in a union with a collective bargaining agreement disciplinary process, he dug in, read the rules, follwed them to the letter. It took about 18 months for his disciplinary decisions to be upheld through all the appeals. From that point on he had few problems, as even the most diehard patronage hacks (and union stewards) knew he'd done his homework, followed all the rules, and would win. He said most of his colleagues were too lazy to put in the time and effort needed.

[@xyz061220]

@@passionforhispeace1194 We could go on and on about how we agree (one reason it is so difficult to fire people here in Illinois was the past history of patronage - until 1970 sheriffs could not serve consecutive terms, and even if the same party won, EVERY job turned over). This Assessor - Collector. He started out as an elected official, then district director for a Congressman, then appointed Assessor - Collector - not an administrator. His Wikipedia page has a discussion about this case.

[@kossttamojaan]

this fact speaks volumes about the character of voters in the Texas 6th

[@cynthiakaminski5262]

Those poor people! So glad you all helped them. Great to see true journalism still in action.

[@meatpopsicle1567]

"We're from the government. We're here to help." Run! Run away!

[@frankney8284]

"We come in peace. Shoot to kill."

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

I’d hire a lawyer so fast his bow tie would spin

[@kenyettaready]

i'm surprised that darn thing doesn't light up.

[@documentationslave397]

St0rm Ranger Lawyer would take the case simply because he can claim money won by the case

[@bobbiehall2705]

@@SunriseLAW so just pay and forget about it? And be happy big brother didn't take your house?😁🙈🙉🙊

[@bobbooker922]

@@bobbiehall2705 yeah...noooo this is why we have corruption.. sheep lay down and take it

[@somethingaboutbeauty8245]

😂😂😂

[@paulskopic5844]

The tax collectors were not loosing anything so they couldn't care less. Typical bureaucrat.

[@poppiarlin5612]

Paul Skopic Typical Democrat

[@theforcedmemefilthypapist2892]

Here me out, lets bring back tar and feathering for tax collectors

[@fireturtle7530]

@@poppiarlin5612 He's a Republican, but the Dems are no better in that regard though. Both of those parties are the same.

[@joshstiehl1170]

Losing

[@deathsdoor07]

losing*

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Very good to the HOMEOWNER that remained AFFIRMATIVE of his rights and that he does not OWE anything or ANYONE.

[@DrEtzor]

"Oops we accidentally gave a refund to these people, oh well, let's just take it from someone completely unrelated to them"

[@robertrowland3750]

This is what happens when arrogance, incompetence, indifference or malice are combined with power.

[@jmsmilin]

aka, the government

[@sirslickrock]

And a bow tie

[@richbuggar]

Yes and don't forget the incentive of the commission paid to the tax agent for getting the $4130 cheque paid.

[@daleberry8910]

Robert rowland dont forget to add complete stupidity.

[@anthonyslattery8808]

Arrogance and incompetence go hand in hand

[@ArchAnge11]

The tax collector needs to be fired immediately. The home owner needs to sue the town and tax collector

[@boedillard8807]

Sadly, I once worked for a municipality and you'd be stunned at how many employees were probably unfit to ring up your order at McDonalds. I had to explain the budget to the assistant town manager - whose main job was the budget review. I am not lying when I tell you she had a post it note on her computer that said "fractions - big number goes on the bottom".

[@awordon9631]

The tax collector died of COVID this year so at least he had someone to answer to.

[@SilentKnight43]

Karma stepped up to the plate and hit a homer.

[@richardaylesworth1460]

Amen.

[@texasdrz9515]

Tbh, I’m not sad that he’s gone.

[@shawndesjardins4141]

Everyone talking about the thief, nobody talking about how on point the reporter was. Beyond calm and collected, dude picked him apart piece by piece like he was talking to a toddler and let the guy incriminate himself.

[@FireCaT-]

He really was great

[@nunyabisnass1141]

Must have been a lawyer in a previous life.

[@user-if8po5pu7j]

@@nunyabisnass1141 funny you mention previous life's, as he died due to COVID on February 7th and now his congressional seat's vacant :)

[@villedocvalle]

He was awesome.

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

@@user-if8po5pu7j may he Rest In Peace.

[@leef8126]

Sounds like a scam to me.. Like they're trying to hide their own incompetence..

[@hottheadliberty]

AKA the IRS.

[@sirslickrock]

They are trying to cash in on their incompetence

[@boracay12]

Just try to bully citezens , its the USA goverment way .

[@55Quirll]

1. Sue the data entry who typed in the wrong date 2. Sue the data entry who typed in the wrong address 3. Sue this A--H---- for not manning up to the mistake. Make sure you get all of their property - Houses, Cars, Bank Accounts, CDs, 401(k)s, Roth IRAs and every thing else you can so they and their families are living out on the street, since this is what he is trying to do to this man and his wife. Show no mercy. Just my opinion.

[@tudorjason]

It's what happens when idiots are hired on a government payroll.

[@1pcmedic]

The whole appraisal district needs to be fired! Starting at the top down to who screwed up.

[@jivekiwi]

OMG. This guy, Ron Wright is now in the House of Representatives!

[@JamesxKo]

Nah, the clown died from COVID 🤣🤣🤣

[@vitaly6312]

@@JamesxKo he had lung cancer and then died from covid. You’re sick-regardless whether or not he was in the wrong here.

[@tomwomack9178]

Regardless of how he died, it was a win for America.

[@dto1270]

I repeat, he's died... Good!... Watch KZbin delete this comment, as they did my late comment🤣

[@tellurye]

Its shows like this where the media actually does some good.

[@SergeantExtreme]

That's because it's Fox News. If this was CNN, they'd be interviewing the homeowner asking him why he's putting the lives of children in danger by not paying his taxes.

[@honnideville]

Captain Obvious if it’d be aired at all 😂 they’d probably claim again that they didn’t have enough evidence to support the interview and air it 🤣

[@totaleffort]

Minor correction.. Local media... :)

[@EgoBrain1]

@@SergeantExtreme 👏

[@mr.peanutbutter6969]

Local news, sometimes, can do some work.

[@verypoliticalhonkey2666]

The real injustice is that property tax even exists.

[@williamwinder5011]

Property tax is used for things like education and Roads and other things. At least that's what it's supposed to be used for.

[@bryantkapono4241]

@@williamwinder5011 I live in Michigan and the roads say this is a lie

[@jr8260]

@@williamwinder5011 perhaps but those taxes could easily be drawn from other sources that arent property that somebody OWNS. Since they can take your property for not paying then you truly do not ever own it.

[@williamwinder5011]

@@jr8260 agreed

[@williamwinder5011]

@Mo Fuggar I agree

[@davidr9876]

Only government can get away with this kind of thing. And then when they seize your property, you need to sue them to get it back...if you're lucky.

[@alanrogs3990]

That's why 'we the people' should make them fear for their lives when they make such mistakes.

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

"Stay the course. Stay well-documented." Excellent advice. Hold onto all of these types of important documents and keep them well-organized. Most of the time it can get you out of a bad situation like this...unless of course, you're dealing with corrupt/lazy/greedy/stupid (pick any or all) people.

[@ryanlisterman1864]

Only in government could someone this incompetent keep a job

[@squishydafishy]

You guys elected trump, whole country is incompetent

[@sethralavode9012]

So many Obama era employees left over that are competent at turning this Republic into 💩show. Lots of poor employees in the private sector, some using the race card as an excuse for their incompetence.

[@BelloBudo007]

Yep! Government employees get promoted to the level of their incompetence.

[@hrobertb]

That's the truth man.

[@kutrabilada8865]

He is so arrogant that in spite of knowing about the interview he did not bother to familiarize himself with details of the case.

[@reighniz4488]

I would sue the absolute HELL out of those crooks! They knew what was going on and they did not care whatsoever.

[@hmoobva3581]

Thank you for going after these big dogs, we small puppies need help like you

[@jahdagod5563]

THESE WERE NOT MISTAKES...THIS IS ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW LOCAL AUTHORITIES STEAL FROM TAX PAYORS...

[@CGoody564]

What are payors? Is that a result of the tax dollars being stolen from public education?

[@flimflannery3192]

Exactly! My local assessor's office has taxed me on an unfinished bonus room as "finished" for twenty years. When we called them on it this year ( they confused the issue by calling in a "half-story room") they said they would correct the problem, but won't look back to return the overpayed taxes. More than 15K. The assessment firm had been in the house every five years.

[@jahdagod5563]

@@flimflannery3192 : YOU SHOULD CALL AN ATTORNEY. THEY STOLE FROM YOU, ADMITTED TO STEALING FROM YOU, THEN FLAT OUT TOLD YOU THEY ARE NOT GIVING IT BACK.

[@southernsal3113]

@@jahdagod5563 I bet the "attorney" is in on it. Is there anything in our lives untarnished by corruption? It's almost entrenched in our society now. It isn't "the govt" which is corrupt, it's the people put there. In the USA, govt officials are elected, in RSA, govt officials are appointed by the party in charge. It's worse for us, we have no say, and fraud and deception are rife.

[@thunberbolttwo3953]

@@CGoody564 Watch the video again.The wrong family got the tax bill.

[@stephaniab2149]

Vote him out, he is obviously not doing the job he was elected to do.

[@Yzzami]

Drag him out screaming

[@jerryrobinson6250]

he makes money for that county they'll never get rid of him

[@timmason7430]

Maybe they should look into the operations of this office(AND it's staff, ALL of the staff).

[@Musclemanworkout]

I now know when I’m in serious trouble to call the news channel over. “Hey, guys I got a story you are never gonna believe”. “Bring your cameras and let’s get rolling”.

[@phatec]

Just imagine how many others are affected by this very same issue.

[@angelsinger4574]

That was my thought: how many people just pay the bill and not notice?

[@nsr5961]

Phatec the sad thing is, that home owner is going to get targeted by these tax collectors. He should of made this a private matter and have his face blurred.

[@tudorjason]

You're probably right. This situation has probably happened hundreds of times across the country.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

This is why tax collectors used to get tarred and feathered.

[@memebigboi5330]

And because everything was taxed for a LOT

[@CarlitosG1711]

@@memebigboi5330 things today are taxed more heavily compared to before

[@memebigboi5330]

@@CarlitosG1711 everything was taxed to the point that it was imposible to do them

[@livedandletdie]

@@memebigboi5330 no that's today, be happy it's America and not Sweden because on Average 76% of our income is stolen from usin taxes. It's just worded in a way to make most believe it's 30%. First of all let's say you have a nice round number as monthly salary $1000. That money has already been taxed twice, for the same amount. So the employer gives you $667 and have paid in taxes for you to get your pay $1333 already that's 66.66% then everything you buy has 25% in taxes and then there's the church tax, road tax, and then the tax on the petrol/gas which is 250% the actual price for it... so it lands somewhere between 70 and 90% in taxes...

[@memebigboi5330]

@@livedandletdie what i meant was some where right before the u.s. revolution because we didint want to give the british our money before Nevermind I just realized that we were only supposed to pay 1% of the total debt

[@michaelsublet3283]

The Level of Incompetence is mind boggling.

[@EmanM45]

This is an example of what media should do. Hold people in a position of authority or power accountable. NOT be a mouthpiece for these people

[@float_sam]

tried to steal your house.. they'd do it to a 70 year old women in a second.

[@oldbatwit5102]

Or a Martian.

[@algrayson8965]

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world" (James 1:27). Jesus condemned the Pharisees for their ill-treatment of widows (Mark 12:40).

[@basspig]

Until we respond in the only language tyrants understand: force.

[@jjosephm7539]

"Pay it yourself or track it down" Because of the Counties mistake...priceless.

[@armitaged3573]

Yeah, that bs blew my mind lol.

[@Luckyrider1958]

THESE are officials that NEED TO BE FIRED..... uninformed, uncooperative, and incompetent.

[@kingares9768]

Old men will rather die than be wrong. Luckily they're all almost dead

[@mt-nv4jd]

May you live long enough to regret your views.

[@daveed467]

Please don't compare wall mart greeters to this sociopath

[@lemonadelemon1960]

So you’re punishing him for something he didn’t do? No, but yes. So you admit you made a mistake? Yes, but no

[@chrond6439]

What a stupid answer he should not be in that position.

[@RyanWehr]

I’ll need to look into it 🤣

[@BbBb-bs8wk]

He didnt pursue the wrong doing.

[@BbBb-bs8wk]

You would find yourself not guilty. He sounded ignorant asf the whole interview.

[@stevenread5473]

Tell me this guy has not been re-elected.

[@tudorjason]

It's Texas. He's old and white and a man. If that time has already come, of course he has.

[@magnus08f250]

tudorjason I don’t get it

[@johnmclain250]

@@tudorjason Your an idiot for saying that. However he was likely reelected due to being connected and that this story likely never reached the voters.

[@troyo.8294]

He’s now a TX congressman fighting cancer.

[@TheHolyGhost777]

@@troyo.8294 He MUST be a demoncrat... lol GOTTA BE. hehe

[@angelawilliams9352]

This is the results of incompetent people not knowing how to do their job and not admitting that they made a mistake and refusing to correct it.

[@HollywoodCharityAuctioncom]

Outrageous! People have killed themselves over these types of debts. Shame on them and shame on the COPE family for stealing from the City.

[@gwouru]

pretty sure the cope family is on the hook for the overpayment, but otherwise, they filed for a legit thing, the clerks messed up.

[@TheDHEL13]

The office is passing their administrative mess to innocent people.

[@GiJoeBack10]

He should sue them for emotional sufferings that his family has had to suffer.

[@swskitso]

Yeah and take tax money away from schools because he was inconvenienced. Taking tax money from the community will surely set the government straight. This ignorant logic needs to stop.

[@loudman12]

mike dutdut really?? Having threats to take your house if you do not pay a bill that has nothing to do with them though if sue the person directly

[@dipo2142]

@@swskitso i dont understand your logic. The innocent couple almost moss their home due to a error in the tsx office and were given an unnecessary run around. Yes, they deserve compensation. Just like when officers cross the line and abuse their power, the victims deserve compensation. It doesnt matter if it comes from taxes from school, the taxpayers need to complain how their money is being spent by demanding the resignation of leadership costing them that money, but someone needs to be held accountable.

[@justinanderson5601]

@@dipo2142 👏🏽👏🏽 Bravo sir, well said.

[@SM77785]

@@swskitso You don't need to force people to pay for "schools". They can be part of the Free Market. No taxes needed. Only a nazi would want to have government controlled "school" system.

[@bobswanson8464]

Wow, if I was going to have a TV News Interview...I WOULD have updated myself on the info that was Written on MY LETTERHEAD.

[@dirdydan]

The only reporter I want to watch. Knows to ask the right questions

[@pnkssbtz]

Every government official involved with this mistake, after being confronted with this mistake, who didn't immediately rectify the situation needs to be fired and charged with malfeasance.

[@DocHellfish]

We know that doesn't happen

[@CHMichael]

I dont think he actually works there - he just comes in every once in a while.

[@The-Enforcer]

"How many hours did you work last week?" "I have my entire staff looking into it ... we will get back to you."

[@Luckiestof13]

"That's a mistake.".

[@apexone5502]

Yep. He's out golfing while his staff does all of the work.

[@marvnuts]

A George Costanza move.

[@andrewmcnicoll4268]

That's the impression I got.

[@gent2205]

Thank you guys for covering this case!!

[@lowkeyme9654]

This is what a real journalist is!!! Bravo sir

[@kevinarzola4781]

Lmao completely illegal. Should sue them back

[@imchaotix5450]

Advocatus Diaboli I’m no expert but if he sued the city wouldn’t the overall tax payers be paying that as well?

[@kevinarzola4781]

Erick Evans yes but if cities were smart, they would get the verdict amount from their payroll by lowering it x% over x years. That way it actually affects them and they’ll think twice next time

[@imchaotix5450]

Kevin Arzola well that would be down right logical lol but we all know the same thing also applies to police as well, they’re pensions and/or payroll should be affected every time a major lawsuit happens.

[@kevinarzola4781]

Erick Evans yes I agree with that, but that’s a pipe dream. Too much lobbyist and corruption. If the departments that messed up had to pay it out without federal or city aid, most of these shenanigans wouldn’t happen.

[@paulwilliams5208]

he should get "interest" & "penalty fees" on top of his money back

[@kelisurfs247]

And pain and suffering.

[@elik.webber7630]

sue the hell out of them for all the misery they caused and the threats to their property .

[@swskitso]

its that logic that costs tax payers millions in lawsuits when its the officials that were guilty. Lawsuit culture is a huge part of tax expenditures, taking money out of our schools to reward someone who was slighted in some way. Sure maybe give him a few thousand extra but in todays world it seams every lawsuit starts at over a million and costs continue to increase during the legal battle.

[@swskitso]

@ yes the officials need to be held accountable, but they are not and lawsuits only hurt tax payers while the officials carry on as if nothing happened.

[@swskitso]

@ my solution is the officials should be the ones doing the compensating not the tax payers. Besides that most often those seeking compensation often seek unreasonable amounts for what in the long run was an inconvenience. These lawsuits often take millions of tax payer dollars away from schools when its the actions of officials that are the cause while the tax payers have absolutely no involvement other than to pay for the compensation. An honest man would see compensation as repayment of any costs and the firing of those involved rather than seek thousands or millions of tax payer dollars he is in no way entitled to.

[@DeborahKettle-bs6du]

Why can't they just say: We're sorry our office made a mistake?

[@brt5273]

Outrageous. The person in charge is completey clueless, and also so arrogant that he has not overseen a proper investigation into the facts of the case even when he knew the news correspondent would be interviewing him about it. How many other cases has he and that office treated in the same manner? Please do not re-elect him!

[@doyoulikeduckmeat]

He is dead he won't be getting reelected. He died of Lung Cancer/ COVID in Feb 2021.

[@albizzle1280]

Am I the only one who thought this was bizarre? I mean the case seemed pretty straight forward.

[@SirLyonhart]

Textbook bureaucratic narcissism. I can't be wrong, thus the system can't be wrong, therefore you are wrong. I'm surprised he admitted it so quickly when shown the actual proof. Most politicians in the current system ignore facts when presented or twist them so that they appear to prove the opposite.

[@jamestheotherone742]

And people want to surrender their healthcare to people and systems like this...

[@albizzle1280]

I mean the guy interviewing even said they were meeting to discuss this case wouldn't he of researched and prepared himself instead of making him and his staff seem completely incompetent?

[@jamestheotherone742]

@@juniorboom7152 You mean you only selectively believe the parts you like (its "free"!) and not all the problems (rationing, bureaucracy, etc.) you don't? Its more like YOU can't think it can get much worse. It can.

[@jamestheotherone742]

@@juniorboom7152 All the education in the world isn't going to fix naivety and wishful thinking. You aren't going to get single payer in the US. There are too many special interests that will never let it happen no matter what democrats lie to voters. You need to look up the "agency problem". Medicare has high patient satisfaction because patients are insulated from the costs and the system (tax payers) soaks up the waste and inflation. Private insurance does the same thing primarily because it has to operate under the same regulations as Medicare and they have rigged the game to have oligopolistic control. That is why costs are so high in the US, not because insurance companies are predatory. In a free market insurance system, both providers and insurers would have to compete on price and thus be incentivized to reduce costs. We also are never going to get govenment's hand out of healthcare either. So we are all stuck with the worst of both world where the least get screwed the most.

[@lisamaitland157]

Almost sounds like the guy personal was trying to scam them. He was so calm, and did not care.

[@FreedomInc]

Why would he care. He is a "public servant" who rules over the tax payer. What he says goes,that's it. He had nothing to lose

[@lisamaitland157]

@@FreedomInc If you allow him to have what ever he says goes. then you deserve his wrath. In court they still have to prove your wrong, not you proving your right. But it demands someone with know-how, to take him/ or his office to court. By the time discovery is open, they will null the payment. This happens a lot, to avoid Compensatory Loses. = for Violating someone rights/Case. This person beat The Mr. Not know it all, in the public news. This also can work and get them to drop payment charges. Doing this on your own, well your right about that.- he would make it very hard for you. I have been seeing a change in the public, people are starting to read up on there rights and laws. Some even challenging the system when it's out of order. [ those are good videos} :)

[@FreedomInc]

@@lisamaitland157 if this man disnt have the money on hand to pay this,or to hire an attorney, his home would be gone as it almost was. As the majority of the homes in the nation would be if they were told to pay this amount right now or else.

[@lisamaitland157]

@@FreedomInc That's why he went to the news. Local news still works / works for the people sometimes. I did not have money, when i went after California. I got a letter in the mail claiming when i was 19, i owed 10,300$ in back taxes. i was 28 when i got this letter. I just went down to the main office, and showed them i was not even in there state at the time. That cost me 26$ in Gas and 11$ for lunch. But.... Each person is different, in handling things. I got a new SSN number, due to me somewhat proving California gave away my Number to a Illegal. When i was living in the city prior. glad this guy was able to use the news, to help him...

[@FreedomInc]

@@lisamaitland157 I guess you missed the part where they had to refund his money. 6 days after this aired. So after months and months of dealing with this,and finally paying it, it somehow got the new stations attention. I assure you,even if you call up your local news with what you think the pu license would say is important news,the news stations rarely return your calls.

[@angelaweathersbee1334]

County needs to be sued for harassing this man.

[@michaelbaker5501]

Why would citizens need to pay for the County's error. It's so stupid

[@AlarakTheHighLord]

Cause the government can do anything they want

[@tammymathews3407]

His ass needs to be fired.

[@earnellnewman]

I can't be the only one that thinks this sounds criminal and not like a mistake at all.

[@capkarr]

Sicksince 198six Income Tax is a crime

[@ralphhildreth6115]

Ok, so now caught blatantly lying, being totally inept, embarrassing the county, and causing untold grief on the family.... why does that man still have that job?

[@mgkelly3389]

What a creep! Thank goodness the reporter was able to catch him. It’s demoralizing that getting a reporter to do this is the only hope anyone has of reaching a resolution.

[@camborambo5546]

I wonder how many times they have done this and people paid?

[@elisejackson2854]

ikr? scary.

[@mr.willie9578]

I would sue this county and this taxes collector for stupid

[@coolhand1078]

Being stupid is a requirement for state employees.

[@johnmcginnis5201]

don't insult 'stupid' like that. It has higher standards than that. :0

[@Salsuero]

Sue the individual if you think it makes sense to spend your time doing so (you have something to gain). But suing the county will cost you and your neighbors since money doesn't come from nowhere and any personal victory will need to be paid for at a loss to something else.

[@frankyflowers]

wait until they foreclose and evict then sue. the mortgage company didn't want to play chicken though.

[@GameFuMaster]

@@Salsuero you can't really sue the individual, just like a company can't sue an employee who accidentally breaks property. You can only sue the county. And this a victory for everyone, so people don't get charged for not paying for something they don't owe.

[@andree1991]

DAMN !!! Talk about journalism!!! HERO

[@davidgrant8994]

The tax collector is clearly corrupt. He needs to be fired and put in prison.

[@sagunsingh7415]

It would be difficult and possibly illegal to pull him out the grave he's sitting in and place his body in prison.

[@rockridgefarms]

no one in this county sees a problem with this level of incompetency?

[@peppertalks6948]

rockridgefarms Apparently not, because they elected him into congress.

[@robhendricks5347]

They investigated themselves and.....you know the rest!

[@Yourgurtisgood]

Classic government

[@GRITBONE]

Plenty see a problem with it. Obviously...

[@briankrian3834]

It's expected.

[@TheCount66]

"I need to look into that'. No problem, I'll wait right here while you do that.

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Spot. ON!

[@miconis123]

He says he'll look into it and then shortly after says he's had a whole office looking into it. Time to fire all of them.

[@adirtymuppet]

The huff that followed "I'll look into that" says it all!

[@scottmock6743]

Thank You Fox 4 Dallas, for helping these nice people out.