March 14, 2018 In this issue: House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness Releases Interim Report Join Us for Our Spring Luncheons in Dallas April 20 and Houston April 26 House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness Releases Interim Report The House Select Committee on Economic Competitiveness released its interim report yesterday. House Speaker Joe Straus charged…

March 1, 2018 In this issue: Unclaimed Property Audits Register Today for TTARA’s Spring Luncheons in Dallas and Houston Unclaimed Property Audits A number of TTARA members have expressed an interest in the state’s administration of the unclaimed property program, particularly as it relates to the use of contract auditors. As a result, TTARA’s Matt…

Reminder: TTARA will host a webcast update at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018. The webcast will last approximately one hour. During the webcast, we will provide an update on tax, administrative and fiscal issues in Texas (see agenda below.) 1.Dates of Interest 2. Fiscal Update 3. Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform…

February 8, 2018 In this issue: Texas Commission on Public School Finance Holds Second Meeting TTARA Analysis of Property/Sales Tax Swap Sign-Up for TTARA’s Webcast Update on February 15 Texas Commission on Public School Finance Holds Second Meeting The Texas Commission on Public School Finance held its second meeting today and took invited testimony from…

January 24, 2018 In this issue: Texas Commission on Public School Finance Holds First Meeting Property Tax: Court Case Update Sign-Up for TTARA’s Webcast Update on February 15 Texas Commission on Public School Finance The Texas Commission on Public School Finance held its first hearing yesterday. Scott Brister, Chair of the Commission, indicated that because…