Summary
Starr County has to refund several years of tax payments to Los Mirazoles Wind Farm because the company accidentally kept paying taxes while they were supposed to have a 100% tax abatement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Requires returning three years of accumulated tax payments to the wind farm.
Los Mirazoles Wind Farm receives its entitled tax relief under the abatement agreement.
The county general fund temporarily had the use of these funds, which now must be repaid.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Commissioners Court — 2026-06-08
Starr County considered and ultimately approved a tax abatement agreement for Bessie Energy Storage LLC's $135 million battery facility. The 200-megawatt project on North La Morita Road includes road use agreements to ensure heavy construction traffic does not damage local routes used by ranchers and residents.
Public Hearing + Commissioners Court — 2026-05-11
Starr County has to refund several years of tax payments to Los Mirazoles Wind Farm because the company accidentally kept paying taxes while they were supposed to have a 100% tax abatement.
Public Hearing + Commissioners Court — 2026-04-27
Jariba Energy is proposing a $135 million battery energy storage system on a 40-acre site near La Morita Road and FM 755. The project will generate 200 megawatts of power to support regional grid stability, while providing tax revenues and infrastructure maintenance commitments.
Public Hearing + Commissioners Court — 2026-03-23
Starr County hosted a public hearing and advanced tax abatement talks for a massive $500 million renewable energy and battery storage project by Mendolin Energy. Leaders noted that green energy projects have helped lower county tax rates by nearly 10% over recent years.
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