Reminder: TTARA Property Tax Meeting November 14, 2018
Reminder: TTARA Property Tax Meeting November 14, 2018 TTARA will host a pre-session property tax meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 , to discuss legislative issues such as the reauthorization of Tax Code Chapter 312 and real-time tax notices. Chaired by Bob Adair, the Group meets regularly during the session to consider pending bills. This pre-session meeting will give…
Read MoreDallas ISD Ballot Propositions Should be Watched Closely
October 24, 2018 In this issue Dallas ISD Ballot Propositions Should be Watched Closely Register for TTARA’s Legislative Session Previews in December Dallas ISD Ballot Propositions Should be Watched Closely TTARA members with property located in the Dallas Independent School District should pay close attention to four propositions on the November 6 ballot that will…
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court Resolves Boundary Dispute Between Nueces and San Patricio Counties
October 17, 2018 In this issue Texas Supreme Court Resolves Boundary Dispute Between Nueces & San Patricio Counties Reminder: TTARA Webcast Update on Tax & Fiscal Issues – November 8, 2018 Save the Dates for TTARA’s Legislative Session Previews in December Texas Supreme Court Resolves Boundary Dispute Between Nueces and San Patricio Counties A boundary…
Read MoreAG Releases Opinion Regarding Home-Rule Municipalities Homestead Exemption Adoption
September 25, 2018 AG Releases Opinion Regarding Home-Rule Municipalities Homestead Exemption Adoption Attorney General Ken Paxton released KP-0215 yesterday in response to a request from Senator Charles Schwertner (R—Georgetown) on behalf of the City of Cedar Park. The request inquired whether a home-rule municipality has the authority to adopt a residence homestead exemption floor in an amount greater than…
Read MoreRecap of Today’s Senate Committee on Property Tax Reform Hearing
September 20, 2018 Recap of Today’s Senate Committee on Property Tax Reform Hearing The Senate Committee on Property Tax Reform chaired by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R—Houston) met today to consider three of its assignments: (1) voter engagement in the property tax process, (2) property tax data, and (3) appraisal reform. To start the hearing, Senator Bettencourt…
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