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…

Reminder: TTARA Capitol Call Friday August 8 at 1:30pm Just a quick reminder to join us for our next Capitol Call today, August 8 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM (CT) via Zoom. If you haven’t signed up yet, click here to register and receive the Zoom link. (Note: You only need to register once—the link remains the same…

Texas Education Agency Releases Preliminary TY2025 “Maximum Compressed Rates” (MCR) The Texas Education Agency has released preliminary MCR (tier 1) tax rates for TY2025, reflecting school district M&O tax rate compression required by current law and funded by SB 1, the General Appropriations Act. School districts have until August 15 to protest their rate. The…

Reminder: TTARA Capitol Call Friday August 1 at 1:30pm Just a quick reminder to join us for our next Capitol Call on Friday, August 1 from 1:30 to 2:00 PM (CT) via Zoom. If you haven’t signed up yet, click here to register and receive the Zoom link. (Note: You only need to register once—the…