property taxes

Dec 20, 2017 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Millions of Texans will feel the impact of changes to individual tax breaks, health care penalties, and property tax deductions.

May 1, 2015 — By Erica Grieder

In an amazing plot twist, the Texas Senate passed a real property tax reform bill yesterday.

Apr 17, 2015 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Texas Governor Greg Abbott paid only $1,718 in federal income taxes in 2014 on an income of $131,118.

Apr 15, 2015 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

Governor Greg Abbott insisted today that he is more involved in the legislative leadership than some people think.

Mar 9, 2015 — By R.G. Ratcliffe

More legislative proposals try to solve voter angst over property taxes

Jul 10, 2013 — By Nate Blakeslee

Reflecting on his ten years as the executive director of the Center for Public Policy Priorities, a center-left think tank based in Austin, Scott McCown makes the case for why some Texans should be paying higher taxes and explains why Governor Perry’s Texas doesn’t work for everyone.

Feb 14, 2010 — By Paul Burka

I received this e-mail from a lobbyist whom I have known for many years: Just got a robocall from “Texans for Kay” (was “Private Caller” on caller ID) with a clip from the Glenn Beck show about Perry is someone who says and does good things during an election but…

Jan 1, 1997 — By Paul Burka

In the last legislative session, George W. Bush’s moderate program won over Bob Bullock, Pete Laney, and other top Democrats. But this time, Bush’s agenda is more partisan, and Republicans are measuring his presidential potential—so Texas politics is going to get ugly.