Texas House Releases Interim Charges for the 89th Legislature Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has released interim committee charges for the 89th Legislature. Below is a summary of the items most relevant to TTARA’s work in tax, fiscal policy, and major economic‑development considerations. The complete list of interim charges is available here. Key Charges for…

Proposed Amendments to Rule 3.588 – Margin: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) The Comptroller’s office has provided a courtesy copy of the proposed amendments to Rule 3.588 (Margin: Cost of Goods Sold) that the agency plans to file today with the Texas Secretary of State, which means the proposed amendments will be published in the…

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…