Texas Education Agency Releases Letter Pertaining to Detachment of Property in Houston ISD The Commissioner of Education has released a letter sent to the Superintendent and School District Board of Trustees of Houston ISD outlining the timeline and procedures he will follow as he proceeds with the detachment of property from Houston ISD. The Commissioner’s…

Houston ISD Voters Reject Proposition 1 Which Would Have Authorized Recapture Payments With a vote of 63% against – 37% for, voters in the Houston Independent School District have overwhelmingly voted NOT to authorize HISD to send recapture payments to the state. Because of rising property values, Houston has become a wealthy district and is…

September 30, 2016 In this Issue: Appellate Court Hears Austin Appeal Senate Select Property Tax Committee Hearing House Hearing on School Finance Tax Foundation Downgrades Texas as Texas Cuts Taxes Appellate Court Hears Austin Appeal A three-judge panel of the 3rd Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral argument in City of Austin v. Travis…

September 27, 2016 In this Issue: Property Tax Relief and Reform Roadshow Continues Combined Hearing of House Public Education & Appropriations Committees Recap of House Committee on Ways & Means September 26 Interim Hearing TTARA Editorial Points Out Property Tax Flaws   Property Tax Relief and Reform Roadshow Continues   Those of you in the…

September 19, 2016 In this Issue: Houston ISD Proposition on November 8 Ballot Congratulations to 2016 Threadgill Honoree: John Valenta Houston ISD Proposition on November 8 Ballot Many of you are aware that school districts subject to recapture for the first time must hold an election so that residents of the district can approve or…