HB 3 by Huberty: A True School Finance Overhaul
An extraordinary thing happened on the way to the 86th legislative session. Due to the creation of the Texas Commission on Public School Finance by the 85th Legislature
Read MoreChapter 312: Local Property Tax Abatements
One of Texas’ key economic development programs—Chapter 312 of the Tax Code that allows cities and counties to offer temporary tax abatements—is set to expire in 2019. In this brief, TTARA looks at how the program works.
Read MoreFiscal Picture in Focus: The 2020-21 Snapshot Looks Very Good
The 86th Legislature has been gaveled to order. Comptroller Hegar has laid out his official revenue estimate and the House and Senate budgets have been unveiled. The 2019 legislative budget games are about to begin!
Read MoreInformation about Property Tax Bills: Time for “Real Time” Tax Notices
One of the problems with the property tax system is the lack of public understanding about how tax rates affect the amount of tax owed. Most people believe that the amount of property taxes they pay every year is strictly a function of the value of their property. In fact, value is just half of…
Read MoreDisputing Values and Other Property Appraisal Matters
Property owners have the right to protest values and other matters to an appraisal review board in each county. Protest determinations may be appealed. This administrative and judicial review process provides taxpayers with due process and full adjudication of appraisal disputes.
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