A Look Back: Photos from TTARA’s Post-Session Roadshow Thank you to everyone who joined us for TTARA’s Post-Session Roadshow! These events were designed to provide a firsthand look at the outcomes of the 89th Texas Legislative Session. We were also fortunate to be joined by several legislators at our luncheons, who offered their insights and…

End of Veto Period and Special Session Announcement Governor Greg Abbott has concluded action on legislation from the 89th Regular Legislative Session, signing 1,155 bills into law and vetoing 26. The veto period has officially ended. The Governor’s full list of veto statements can be viewed here and here. Governor Abbott also announced a Special Session beginning Monday, July 21, with an initial agenda…

TTARA Severance Tax Working Group Formation TTARA is forming a Severance Tax Working Group, which will be a subset of the Oil & Gas Working Group of the State Tax Committee. The group’s primary goal will be to respond to the Comptroller’s draft rules concerning marketing costs, specifically regarding AP-116. The Comptroller’s office has shared with…

Now that the 89th Regular Session has officially concluded, the TTARA team has carefully reviewed and analyzed the legislative outcomes that matter most to our members. We are pleased to announce that our Legislative Wrap-Up Webcast is now available on demand. This comprehensive recap features insights from the TTARA team on the key bills that passed—and those that…

The 89th Legislature adjourned Sine Die on Monday, June 2 with virtually all of Governor Abbott’s priority issues addressed to his satisfaction. Listed below are notable bills that TTARA was following and the final disposition of those bills. A table listing the various elements of the property tax relief package can be found here. TTARA Post-Session Luncheons…