FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 9, 2025 Appraisal cap made little impact on taxpayers Cap on some property appraisals helped feed higher tax rates. (AUSTIN) — A state limit on the appraised values of some Texas properties led to higher county tax rates and higher countywide property tax levies in 2024, according to a new study….

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2025 Reducing Taxes on Personal Property A Sigh of Relief for Texas Businesses   AUSTIN — A research report released today by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) shows that property tax exemptions for business personal property would make the Texas economy more competitive and create a fairer tax…

For Immediate Release November 18, 2024 Contact: Ryan Ash   (512) 960-8272, ryan@ttara.org Khrissy Griffin to be Honored with Del Threadgill Distinguished Tax Professional Award Austin, TX –  The Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) is proud to announce that Khrissy Griffin, Vice President of Tax for Archrock in Houston, will be awarded the prestigious Del Threadgill Distinguished…

For Immediate Release November 17, 2023 Contact: Kirsten Voinis   (512) 922-7141, kvoinis@kvoinis.com Darren Owen receives top TTARA professional honor Darren Owen, property tax manager for ExxonMobil Corp. in Houston, was awarded the Del Threadgill Distinguished Tax Professional Award by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) at its 2023 Annual Meeting. Presented annually since 2011, the Threadgill…