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Corporate Welfare Revival: Taxpayers Face Uphill Battle

Earlier this week, Texas taxpayers bore witness to yet another effort to revive the now-defunct largest corporate welfare program in Texas, the Chapter 313 tax abatement program. To make matters worse, Republican leadership in both chambers of the Legislature and…

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Episode 3: Corporate Welfare Revival Effort

Episode Description πŸ’° In our third episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we are joined by Robert Montoya, investigative journalist from Texas Scorecard to discuss the ongoing effort to revive the largest corporate welfare program in the state of Texas during…

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Episode 7: Reviewing the State of the State Address

Episode Description πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, we discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent State of the State address and what it might mean for Texas taxpayers. Articles Referenced All previous episodes of the podcast can be found here as…

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Are Lawmakers Going to Give Us ‘The Biggest Property Tax Cut in Texas History’?

If you have been paying attention to all of the noise surrounding property tax relief this session, you have probably heard the phrase, “We are going to give Texans the biggest property tax cut in history!” This was most recently…

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Episode 2: What Abbott’s State of the State Address Means for Taxpayers

Episode Description πŸ’° In our second episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we are joined by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. to discuss what the recent State of the State Address given by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott means for Texas taxpayers as well…

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Gov. Abbott Flip-flops on Property Tax Elimination in State of the State

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday evening laid out his vision for the ongoing 88th Legislative Session and beyond, signaling to Texas state lawmakers what he wants them to prioritize. The speech is normally given in front of both chambers…

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Episode 6: Priorities Begin to Become More Clear

Episode Description πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, we discuss the recently announced legislative priorities for Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, some pro-taxpayer legislation filed in the Texas House of Representatives, the upcoming State of the State address, and…

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What Texas Taxpayers Should Expect Out of Abbott’s State of the State Address

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to give his State of the State address on Thursday evening and lay out his vision for the ongoing 88th Legislative Session and beyond. It is widely expected he will name specific policy issues…

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State Rep. Harrison Files Landmark Property Tax Bills

“Texans can never own their homes and are being taxed out of them. Property taxes are unethical and should be eliminated.” Can you ask for a better quote from an elected lawmaker on property tax reform? This quote is how…

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Patrick Announces Legislative Priorities

On Monday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced his legislative priorities for the ongoing 88th Legislative Session. Generally speaking, low bill numbers are reserved by leadership in both legislative chambers to reflect their prioritized legislation. As such, Patrick has indicated…

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Episode 1: What theΒ Texas Legislative Session Means for Taxpayers

Episode Description Β πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, we discuss the recently announced Texas House Committee assignments and their potential implications for Texas taxpayers. We also talk about the recently announced legislative priorities for the Texas Freedom Caucus, as…

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The Frozen Texas Budget Path to Eliminating Property Taxes

An Overview Texans for Fiscal Responsibility’s 3-Step Plan to Eliminate All Property Taxes While Texas has done a better job at keeping spending and taxes lower than many other states, thereby supporting a more robust business tax climate and more…

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Texas Freedom Caucus Releases Legislative Priorities

In a press conference in the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, the Texas Freedom Caucus released its legislative priorities for the 88th Legislative Session. For readers who might not know, the Texas Freedom Caucus is a group of conservative lawmakers (in…

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Episode 5: Will They Get to Work on Behalf of Texas Taxpayers?

Episode Description πŸ’° In this episode of π—§π—”π—«π—£π—”π—¬π—˜π—₯ π—§π—”π—Ÿπ—žπ—¦, we discuss the recently announced Texas House Committee assignments and their potential implications for Texas taxpayers. We also talk about the recently announced legislative priorities for the Texas Freedom Caucus, as…

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Why Property Taxes Are Immoral: Examining the Impact on Private Property

Property taxes are a contentious issue for many people, with some (mostly local government officials) arguing that they are an important source of funding for government services. In contrast, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (TFR) and many Texas taxpayers argue that…