September 27, 2016 In this Issue: Property Tax Relief and Reform Roadshow Continues Combined Hearing of House Public Education & Appropriations Committees Recap of House Committee on Ways & Means September 26 Interim Hearing TTARA Editorial Points Out Property Tax Flaws   Property Tax Relief and Reform Roadshow Continues   Those of you in the…

Update on the current tax and fiscal issues in Texas.

Update on the current tax and fiscal issues in Texas.

Texas Supreme Court Finds School Finance System is Constitutional

Texas Supreme Court Finds School Finance System is Constitutional   The Texas Supreme Court has unanimously proclaimed that the state’s method of financing its public schools is constitutional in all aspects and overturned State District Judge Dietz’ unconstitutional rulings on equity, adequacy, and that the system is a defacto state property tax. The Supreme Court…