March 19, 2019 House Public Education Committee Unanimously Votes out Committee Substitute for HB 3 The House Public Education Committee unanimously voted out the committee substitute for HB 3 by Huberty et al, the comprehensive school finance bill known as “The Texas Plan.” The bill has 105 co-authors and provides $2.7 billion in tax relief and…

In this Issue 86th Legislative Session Bill Filing Statistics Ways and Means Hearing March 13 (Wayfair and Property Tax Bills) TTARA Legislative & State Tax Meetings March 13 Starting at 10 a.m. Register Today for TTARA’s Spring Luncheons in Dallas and Houston Other Upcoming Meetings & Events 86th Legislative Session Bill Filing Statistics The deadline…

House Public Education Committee Chairman Dan Huberty (R-Houston), flanked by Speaker Dennis Bonnen and other members of the House, released the House school finance plan today. HB 3, dubbed “The Texas Plan” has 100 co-authors and all indications are that more House members will sign on. The bill provides $2.7 billion in tax relief through two…

In this Issue Ways and Means Tackles Property Tax (and Sales Tax) Ways and Means Schedules March 6 Hearing for Another Tax Swap Bill Upcoming TTARA Meetings & Events Ways and Means Tackles Property Tax (and Sales Tax) In a hearing that lasted until midnight, the House Ways and Means Committee heard two bills addressing…

In this Issue Marketplace Provider Bill Introduced New TTARA Summary Available for SB 2 as Reported from Senate Committee TTARA Provides Invited Testimony to Ways & Means Committee School Finance Update Reminder: TTARA Legislative & Property Tax Meetings Feb. 27 ( Starting at 10 a.m .) Registration is Now Open for Our Spring Luncheons in Dallas and…