Chief Appraiser Jake Garrett reported that just two staff members are managing over 21,000 property accounts across Brewster County. He described the workload as complex due to inconsistent historical records. Garrett emphasized that appraisal duties exclude collections and that many property records remain misaligned with official title instruments. He called for public patience as the office works to close longstanding gaps.
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