Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation Act Proposed Rule Amendments The Comptroller of Public Accounts has proposed amendments to several rules governing administration of the Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI). These changes are intended to align with the reordering of code sections introduced by H.B. 1620 (89th Legislature, Regular Session). The amendments to Rules 9.5001,…

Second Called Session – Legislature Adjourns Sine Die The Second Called Session of the 89th Texas Legislature adjourned sine die late last night, ending the session 11 days ahead of its scheduled conclusion and leaving several of Governor Abbott’s agenda items, including property tax reduction, unresolved. While over a dozen of the 25 items on the call…

No TTARA Capitol Call this Friday In lieu of our Friday Capitol Call, we’re giving you 30 minutes back in your day and providing the update via email instead. Second Called Special Session – Legislative Update The legislature has 17 days remaining to pass the items on the call for the Second Called Session, which ends September 14. The following…

Reminder: TTARA Capitol Call Friday August 22 at 1:30pm Just a quick reminder to join us for our Capitol Call, Friday, August 22 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM (CT) via Zoom. During the meeting we will provide an update on property tax legislation that is part of the Governor’s call. If you haven’t signed up…

Second Called Session of the 89th Legislature Convened at Noon As expected, once again the House did not have a quorum when it convened this morning with only 95 members present. Speaker Burrows immediately adjourned the House sine die followed closely by the Senate. Governor Abbott issued a proclamation announcing the Second Called Session to begin at noon…