State sales tax would be cut under bipartisan proposal by two North Texas senators
Texas would cut its sales tax haul by 8%, starting Oct. 1, under a new proposal to cut the sales tax rate by a half cent by a bipartisan duo of North Texas state senators. The plan by Dallas Democrat Royce West and Edgewood Republican Bob Hall signals a desire to broaden tax-cut discussions in…
Read MoreFort Worth signs to push for new incentives to recruit companies in Texas
Affected by Texas’ multi-billion dollar job losses to other states, nearly 180 top manufacturers, business leaders and economic development leaders across the state are issuing a unified appeal to the Texas Legislature to adopt new state incentives to “bring long-term jobs and income to Texas communities.
Read MoreIs Texas a tax haven? Not for businesses that pay higher taxes here than in other states
High property-tax rates can discourage large expansion projects, such as Texas Instruments’ chipmaking plant in Richardson. Many business leaders are pushing to replace a major tax-abatement program that expired at the end of 2022.
Read MoreTTARA research release: Appraisal caps come with high cost to others
For Immediate Release Contact: Kirsten Voinis February 13, 2023 …
Read MoreMega surplus gives Texas lawmakers golden opportunity to fix some ills — but will they?
Texas lawmakers have a stunning — some say unprecedented — opportunity to improve state residents’ well-being and educational attainment by tapping some of the nearly $70 billion that’s available this year for new initiatives.
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