TTARA Members, We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Data Center & Infrastructure Working Group under the TTARA Advocacy Committee. This group has been created in response to the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector in Texas and the growing number of tax policy issues shaping its future. Co-Chairs: • Mark Dzeda, ITC Tax…

Texas House Releases Interim Charges for the 89th Legislature Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has released interim committee charges for the 89th Legislature. Below is a summary of the items most relevant to TTARA’s work in tax, fiscal policy, and major economic‑development considerations. The complete list of interim charges is available here. Key Charges for…

Proposed Amendments to Rule 3.588 – Margin: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) The Comptroller’s office has provided a courtesy copy of the proposed amendments to Rule 3.588 (Margin: Cost of Goods Sold) that the agency plans to file today with the Texas Secretary of State, which means the proposed amendments will be published in the…

Comptroller Finalizes Amendments to Rule 3.587 Franchise Tax Policy and IRC Definitions The Comptroller’s office has filed for the adoption of amendments to Rule 3.587 (Margin: Total Revenue), and the newly adopted rule will be published in the Texas Register on February 20, 2026. The agency has provided a courtesy copy to TTARA, which can…

Comptroller Proposes Amendments to Hearing Rules Implementing SB 266 The Comptroller’s office has filed proposed amendments to three hearing procedural rules, published in today’s Texas Register, to implement SB 266 (Perry), 89th Legislature. This legislation made several taxpayer‑favorable changes to the hearings process, and the agency’s rule proposals reflect those updates. The proposed amendments include:…