Episode Description

💰 In this episode of 𝗧𝗔𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦, we discuss the dueling property tax relief proposals prioritized by leadership in both legislative chambers. We also cover other pro-taxpayer legislation making its way through the process, including the proposed ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying and the state preemption of onerous local regulations.

Show Notes/References

• TFR Legislative Priorities
• Legislative Leadership’s Prioritized Property Tax “Relief” Proposals:
  • House Bill 2: Texas Property Tax Relief Act
    • Compilation of Opposition to Appraisal Cap Provision in House Bill 2
  • Senate Bill 3: Homestead Exemption Increase
    • TFR Testimony on Senate Bill 3
• Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying:
  • Senate Bill 175
  • Galveston County Treasurer Hank Dugie in Support of Senate Bill 175
  • Clear Creek ISD Trustee At-Large Scott Bowen in Support of Senate Bill 175
• State Preemption of Onerous Local Government Regulations
  • House Bill 2127
  • Tweet by State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) in Support of Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

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