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…

January 17, 2018 In this issue: Governor Abbott Unveils Massive Property Tax Proposal TTARA Webcast Update February 15 Governor Abbott Unveils Massive Property Tax Proposal Yesterday, Governor Abbott unveiled a massive proposal aimed at limiting property tax growth across the state. The detailed plan is available on the Governor’s campaign website here . TTARA has…

This update is available here. (In this issue: Significant changes made to business personal property renditions; School Finance Commission meetings schedule; Key 2018 TTARA events.)