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:…

Lieutenant Governor Patrick Releases First Round of Interim Charges to the Texas Senate The Texas Legislature’s interim work is officially underway. Today, the Lieutenant Governor released the first round of interim charges, setting the stage for what the Senate will study ahead of the 89th Legislative Session. TTARA will be tracking the Senate Finance Committee, one of…

Comptroller Issues Key Memo on Franchise Tax Conformity Changes Over the past few months, the Comptroller’s office has taken steps to move the franchise tax toward conformity with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) in effect for the current tax year. On December 19, 2025, the agency released the attached internal memorandum, marking the final leap from static conformity to rolling…

New USPS Postmark Rule May Affect Tax Filing Deadlines The United States Postal Service (“Postal Service”) has adopted a new rule, Section 608.11, which adds “Postmarks and Postal Possession” to the Domestic Mail Manual. The definition of “postmark” provides that it may be placed on a mailpiece at a retail location (e.g., local postal office) or…