by TFR Staff | May 18, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we discuss the potential for renewed life when it comes to tangible property tax relief as a result of the nearly concluded 88th Legislative Session. We also talk about the prospects for the corporate welfare...
by TFR Staff | May 15, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - The Week Ahead
Episode Description π° In our thirteenth episode of π§ππ πͺπππ πππππ, we discuss the now weaker version of school choice making its way through the Texas House committee process and recent sentiments from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on the subject. We also talk about the...
by TFR Staff | May 11, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we discuss the recent failure by Texas House lawmakers to pass a meaningful border security legislative priority, the childish dialogue between elected leadership in both legislative chambers on potential...
by Jeramy Kitchen | May 11, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Texe Lege
If you are a Texas taxpayer and hoping to get tangible property tax relief as an outcome of the ongoing 88th Legislative Session, you might be disappointed. Not only does it look as if nearly no real property tax relief will be had, but elected leaders in both...
by Bill Peacock | May 9, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Texe Lege
Texas is often thought of as a conservative state. Teachers, for instance, complain about inadequate spending on public education and low salaries. Democrat State Rep. James Talarico (Austin) has argued that the low salaries are βpushing teachers out of the...