Even though they’re all Republicans, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan are locked in a battle after the Legislature failed to pass a property tax cut during the regular session that ended May 29.

Though the Texas House and Senate have been at odds over how to deliver up to $17.6 billion in property tax relief, both chambers have answered the governor’s call to advance some level of school district tax rate compression.

For Immediate Release May 24, 2023 Contact: Kirsten Voinis   (512) 922-7141, kvoinis@kvoinis.com   TTARA announces leadership change Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) Vice President Jennifer Rabb will take over as president of the association effective July 1, replacing long-time President Dale Craymer, who is retiring, announced TTARA Chair Megan Rooney today. Rabb was…

This session, there has been a tug-of-war going on between Republican leaders in the Texas House and the Texas Senate over how to lower property taxes.