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Texarkana Today
By the People, for the People
Texarkana, Arkansas, City Board Votes to Issue Tax Liens on Delinquent Properties
City aims to recover costs of cleaning up substandard buildings and overgrown lots
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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The Texarkana, Arkansas, city Board of Directors voted to place tax liens on several properties where the city had to demolish substandard buildings or mow overgrown lots. The liens will be recorded as delinquent taxes that must be paid before the properties can be sold. The board also approved construction contracts for road improvements and a detention basin project.
Why it matters
This action by the Texarkana city board is an attempt to recoup costs associated with addressing blighted and neglected properties, which can be a significant drain on municipal resources. By placing tax liens, the city hopes to incentivize property owners to maintain their land and buildings, ultimately improving the overall appearance and safety of the community.
The details
The city placed liens on seven properties where it had to demolish substandard buildings, as well as 47 properties the city had to mow due to overgrowth. The liens will be recorded by the Miller County tax collector, and the property owners will have to pay the delinquent taxes before they can sell the properties. In other business, the board approved construction contracts for road improvements and a detention basin project.
- The city board meeting took place on Tuesday, February 20, 2026.
- The board's next meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at City Hall.
The players
Texarkana, Arkansas, City Board of Directors
The governing body of the city of Texarkana, Arkansas, responsible for making decisions on municipal matters, including addressing blighted and neglected properties.
Francis Excavating
A Texarkana, Texas-based construction company that was awarded a contract for over $53,000 to perform Country Club Road improvements.
A.L. Franks Engineering
A Texarkana, Arkansas-based engineering firm that was awarded a $32,500 contract to design a County Avenue detention basin and Bobby Ferguson Pond outfall structure improvements.
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The takeaway
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