We are pleased to announce the release of TTARA’s Legislative Wrap-Up Report for the 89th Regular Session, now available for your review. This report provides an in-depth summary of the key tax, school finance, and public education legislation passed—and those that did not pass—during the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature. It highlights major developments in…

This report provides an in-depth summary of the key tax, school finance, and public education legislation passed—and those that did not pass—during the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature.

Now that the 89th Regular Session has officially concluded, the TTARA team has carefully reviewed and analyzed the legislative outcomes that matter most to our members. We are pleased to announce that our Legislative Wrap-Up Webcast is now available on demand. This comprehensive recap features insights from the TTARA team on the key bills that passed—and those that…

Agenda and Beginning Section Timestamps Introduction Legislative Priorities (0:00:30) Session Statistics (0:01:39) State Budget (0:03:21) November Ballot Propositions (0:18:02) Tax Relief Package (0:22:40) Property Tax Reforms (0:33:24) State Tax (0:52:34) School Finance and Public Education (1:07:49)

The 89th Legislature adjourned Sine Die on Monday, June 2 with virtually all of Governor Abbott’s priority issues addressed to his satisfaction. Listed below are notable bills that TTARA was following and the final disposition of those bills. A table listing the various elements of the property tax relief package can be found here. TTARA Post-Session Luncheons…