Taxes

Brenham Rejects Tax Breaks for Foreign Data Center
Brenham Rejects Tax Breaks for Foreign Data Center
City council members rejected a tax incentive for the property.
Texas Supreme Court To Decide Controversial South Texas ISD Property Tax Fight
Texas Supreme Court To Decide Controversial South Texas ISD Property Tax Fight
Voters did not authorize taxes for a cash-rich school district.
La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
Facing a financial disaster, La Marque leaders approved an emergency plan this week after learning the city only has around two weeks of operating...
Hays CISD Officials Approve Tax Rate Election
Hays CISD Officials Approve Tax Rate Election
A proposed 12-cent tax rate increase will appear on the general election ballot in November.
Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Hidalgo is advocating to raise local taxes to keep spending on programs that were federally subsidized by COVID-era disaster funds.
Texas Attempts To Tax VELO Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco
Texas Attempts To Tax VELO Nicotine Pouches as Tobacco
VELO contends the pouches are not a tobacco leaf product in a battle going before the Texas Supreme Court.
Hemp-derived THC Classification Battle Reaches Texas Supreme Court
Hemp-derived THC Classification Battle Reaches Texas Supreme Court
While Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick battle over the ban, a THC ruling is looming.
IRS Withholds Wages of Arlington Mayor Over Federal Tax Debt

IRS Withholds Wages of Arlington Mayor Over Federal Tax Debt

Taxpayers reportedly question Mayor Jim Ross' ability to lead Arlington because of issues with his personal finances.
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding
 For Texas Water Infrastructure
Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Expanding Funding
 For Texas Water Infrastructure
The two measures are intended to ensure Texas has enough water for the future. 

Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits

House Passes Legislation Prohibiting Purchase of Soda With SNAP Benefits

The execution of the bill is dependent on receiving a waiver from the USDA. 


House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating Database for School Bond Projects
House Lawmakers Pass Measure Creating Database for School Bond Projects
The proposal would require the Texas Education Agency to publish information on tax increases caused by new school bond projects across the state.