Join us via Zoom as we begin the discussion of a path forward to replace the Texas Economic Development Act, or Chapter 313, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 12th (see agenda below). Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 delta variant, this meeting will be held virtually only via Zoom….

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021. The proclamation identifies 17 agenda items for the second Special Session. Six of the items on the agenda are new: FEDERAL RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS: Legislation providing appropriations from unappropriated available revenues for…

Due to the increase of COVID-19 delta variant cases in the State, the decision has been made to move the TTARA Chapter 313 Replacement Kick-off Meeting on August 12th at 10:00 a.m. to a virtual only option. Please register for the virtual option using the link below to receive your personal zoom link to the…

Lawsuit Challenges Comptroller Rule The City of Round Rock filed an action in Travis County District Court on Monday challenging the validity of the Comptroller amendment of Rule §3.334 concerning local sales tax sourcing scheduled to become effective October 1 (5/21/20 TTARA Tax Front Update). The rule when implemented would switch the sourcing of online…

Legislators convened today in a special session called by Governor Abbott to address a number of issues TTARA outlined in yesterday’s email. Lawmakers were initially expected to address a sequential list of hot-button political issues, but the state’s improving fiscal situation has enabled the Governor to include property tax relief on the agenda, along with…