Commentary: Money is no barrier to school finance reform
When state legislators convene in January to address major issues facing Texas, school finance reform and property tax relief are expected to top the priority list. But revenue growth may be moderate, calling into question just how much lawmakers can accomplish, especially when schools will need an additional $4 billion in the next budget cycle just to…
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When state legislators convene in January to address major issues facing Texas, “school finance” and “property tax relief” are expected to top the priority list.
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Shine files 6 property tax bills ahead of legislative session
After 15 months of working on property tax reform with a group of more than 60 people, state Rep. Hugh Shine has filed six bills. The Temple Republican filed the pieces of legislation late last week. The bills focus on reforming property taxes and make the process more transparent. The Legislature convenes Jan. 8.
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