A Senate committee considered and eventually passed several proposed measures and constitutional amendments on bail reform today.
Luca Cacciatore
Texas Senate Committee Approves $6 Billion in Property Tax Relief
The proposed relief would be split between a homestead exemption increase and school district tax rate compression.
Report: Property Taxes Consist of Nearly Half of All State-Local Tax Revenue in 2023
Although the number of property-taxing units is rising, school districts still impose the largest property tax burden.
Lawmakers File Measures To Bring Ten Commandments, Prayer to Texas Schools
Both efforts were endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and were listed among his top 25 priorities for the legislative session.
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related to school choice.
Texas Senate Passes School Choice Legislation, Sending it to the House
The Texas Senate passed the bill largely along party lines after fielding questions and several amendments to the measure.
Gov. Abbott Pushes $10 Billion in Property Tax Relief, $4 Billion More Than Legislature
The tax relief proposal also includes increasing the business personal property tax exemption and closing loopholes exploited by local jurisdictions to raise taxes.
AG Paxton Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement With Trump Administration
The agreement allows the federal government to collaborate with state law enforcement to apprehend illegal aliens.
Texas Officials Criticize Proposed $500 Million in Corporate Welfare to Movie Industry
The pushback follows the release of a commercial featuring Matthew McConaughey and other actors advocating more funding for the industry.
Texas Tech Class Encourages Critical Race Theory in Human Resources Departments
The class includes assignments based on readings that peddle critical theories surrounding race, gender, disability, and religion.