Lt. Governor Patrick and Speaker Phelan Announce Deal on Property Tax Relief Earlier this morning, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan released a joint statement to announce their agreement on a potential $18 billion property tax relief package. The legislation is expected to be filed later today and then voted on sometime…

Property Tax Relief Goes to a Second Overtime Round Texas lawmakers convened yesterday, responding to the call from Governor Abbott. The Governor assigned lawmakers two tasks: Legislation to cut property tax rates solely by reducing the school district maximum compressed tax rate in order to provide lasting property-tax relief for Texas taxpayers. Legislation to put…

TTARA’s 88th Legislative Session Recap & Special Session Webcast Update Available Online (Login required to view webcast) During our latest webcast update held on June 21, 2023, the TTARA team provides a recap of the 88th Regular Legislative Session, as well as an update on the 1st Called Special Session. If you missed the webcast,…

Our respected colleague remembered for his deep knowledge and colorful wit

Today we formally announced that I will step down as President of TTARA effective July 1, to be succeeded by our recently-appointed vice president, Jennifer Rabb. For the past several years, I have known my time at this association is nearing an end. Though I am no less committed to the principles that have driven…