by TFR Staff | May 25, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we discuss what still has the potential to get done before imminent key deadlines in the near-ended Texas 88th Legislative Session. Will Texas taxpayers get tangible property tax relief? Will we see a successful...
by TFR Staff | May 22, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - The Week Ahead
Episode Description π° In our fourteenth episode of π§ππ πͺπππ πππππ, we discuss the impending deadlines in both legislative chambers as we enter the final full week of the ongoing 88th Legislative Session and what they mean for things like the proposed state budget for...
by TFR Staff | May 19, 2023 | 88th TXLege, Featured, News, Statements
Taxpayers have a lot to be thankful for what seems to be a compromise between the House and Senate with the latest version of Senate Bill 3. As passed by the House, this bill includes $12 billion for a 15-cent compression of the school M&O portion of the property...
by Bill Peacock | Apr 24, 2023 | 88th TXLege, Featured, News, Research
Executive Summary A lot of people know about Texasβ $32.7 billion budget surplus. What most donβt know is that the Texas Legislature has $78.4 billion more in state funds to spend this year than it spent in 2021 and that the Texas Legislature is on track to spend most...
by TFR Staff | Apr 20, 2023 | 88th TXLege, News, Podcast - Taxpayer Talks
Episode Description π° In this episode of π§ππ«π£ππ¬ππ₯ π§ππππ¦, we discuss what the ongoing Texas legislative session looks like now that we are 100 days into the 140-day session. We specifically talk about things like property tax relief efforts, corporate welfare, and...
