The plan would heavily increase state spending on education, while dedicating less than 30 percent to actual property tax relief.
Brandon Waltens
Texas Senate Passes First Bill of the Session: A Teacher Pay Raise
The bill’s price tag, however, is cause for concern for taxpayers in dire need of property tax relief this session.
Bettencourt Files Bipartisan Ban on Tax-Funded School Waterparks
The bill comes in response to the construction of a 90,000 square foot waterpark by La Joya ISD, a “Robin Hood” recipient district.
House Committee Considers Ban on Taxpayer Funded Lobbying
“The funds that are used to pay lobbyists divert money away from important community services and instead line the pockets of Austin lobbyists.”
Kyle Kacal Against Voter Control on Property Taxes
If Kacal had his way, only highly populated Democrat-voting urban areas would see the full benefits of property tax reform.
Teachers and Administrators Spar Over Teacher Pay Raise Proposal
We want to make sure this money this goes to teachers,” said Nelson.
Property Tax Reform Committee Hearing Set in House
The House Ways and Means Committee will consider House Bill 2 on Wednesday, February 27 at 8 a.m.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban To Receive Hearing in Texas House
HB 281 has been scheduled for a hearing with the House Committee on State Affairs on Wednesday, February 27 at 10:30 a.m. or after adjournment.
Brett Busby Appointed to Texas Supreme Court
Busby’s nomination must now be confirmed by the Texas Senate.
Bettencourt Backs Big Reforms to Texas Education Agency
Waste, fraud, and abuse investigations could come to Texas Education Agency.