The Comptroller this morning published two proposed rules on research and development in the Texas Register: 3.340, sales tax, and 3.599, franchise tax. This triggers a 30-day period in which formal comments may be submitted to the agency. TTARA had previously shared draft versions of these rules and submitted informal comment. The rules deal with…

In this issue Bills of Interest 87th Legislative Session Upcoming TTARA Meetings and Webcasts After an unprecedented slow start, the pace of the 87th session of the Texas Legislature has picked up dramatically. The Senate has passed its budget bill, SB 1 by Nelson (R-Flower Mound), and the House will debate its version next Thursday…

Only bills with a recent last action update. Handout at TTARA Legislative Meeting 4/7/21.

Agenda (The slides are available for download by clicking on the red “PowerPoint” button above) 1.Dates of Interest 2.Budget and Fiscal 3.Key Topics of the Session 4.Franchise Tax 5.Economic Development 6.Property Tax 7.Sales Tax 8.Tax Administration 9.Other Tax Bills 10.Public Education & School Finance