Premcor claims property taxes are too high

Premcor Pipeline alleges it paid an unreasonable amount of property taxes in 2014.

Premcor filed a lawsuit Sept. 12 in Jefferson County District Court against the Jefferson County Appraisal District.

In its complaint, Premcor alleges the appraised value of its property exceeds market value and is therefore unlawful.

Premcor seeks an unspecified judgment, plus an order that the appraisal district fix the appraised value of the property. It also seeks court costs, attorney fees and other relief the court deems just.

Attorneys Melissa E. Ramirez and David Hugin of Popp Hutcheson in Austin will represent Premcor.

Jefferson County District Court case number: D196-109