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Commentary: Rule of 72 and why any election-trigger property tax cap above 3% is a failure
Helpful to taxpayers as we discuss property tax reform is the simple to use Rule of 72. Rule of 72 is a method of computing the time in which a sum will double at a specific rate of interest. To figure how long it takes for property taxes to double simply divide 72 by...
Creighton Advances Bill to Protect Businesses, Preempt Local Ordinances
With the midpoint of the session almost upon us, lawmakers in both chambers of the Texas Legislature are finally moving legislation to the floor for a vote, including one proposal that would sharply curtail the power of local governments to interfere with private...
Commentary: When Will My Government Represent Me?
My husband and I attended both the Senate and House meetings on Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2. The Senate hearing was taxpayer-friendly although they had the same order as the House: Invited guests and lobbyists get to speak before the taxpayers. They also get to...
Kolkhorst Files Conscience Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Legislation protecting the religious freedom of Texans, a Republican Party of Texas priority, could soon make its way through the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 1107, filed by Republican State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (Brenham) this week, seeks to protect the right of...
Houston Union Drops Support for Mayor
In a letter released Thursday, one of Houston’s largest unions announced it was pulling all support for Mayor Sylvester Turner and his administration. “The Houston Federation of Teachers’ executive board unanimously approved a motion to rescind its support of Mayor...
Commentary: In Support of Gov. Abbott’s Property Tax Reform Plan
Property tax reform is one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's top priority items for the 2019 legislative session, with good reason. While on the Keller City Council and as a candidate for state representative, I had the chance to meet with thousands of homeowners throughout...
Taxpayers Endure Long Wait Times to Testify for Property Tax Reform
Taxpayers had to wait several hours Wednesday before finally being allowed to speak on property tax reform. Earlier this week, Texas Scorecard received an internal memo the Texas Municipal League had distributed to local officials advising them on how to oppose House...
Legislators and County Spat Over Harvey Aid
A bipartisan coalition of 11 Houston-area state representatives sent a letter to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after a Fox 26 report which, according to them, alleges she was reprioritizing flood mitigation projects approved last August in the county’s $2.5 billion...
Amarillo Mayor Calls for Extending Length of Terms
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson is pushing a plan to extend her term length ahead of the upcoming May municipal election. Recently, Nelson spoke to the Potter-Randall Democratic Club in Amarillo, presenting her platform points for the upcoming May election. It was during...