Texas lawmakers should focus on important things like roads and taxes
Better roads, shorter commutes to work - not bathroom bills. Tax reform that actually cuts property taxes - not petty political feuds....
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Trump issues 30% tariff on solar panel imports
Dive Brief: The Trump administration issued a decision on a high-profile trade case, imposing 30% tariffs on imported crystalline silicon...
Trump Urges Congress to Again Use Project Earmarks to Help Smooth Legislation
President Trump urged Congress to bring back lawmaker-sponsored project "earmarks" and use them to build support for legislation, at a...
How the Tax Bill Will Change Governments’ Borrowing Costs
For the first time in more than 30 years, Congress has passed a major overhaul of the tax code. The Senate and House have approved the...
Congress Faces FAA Deadline, Eyes Taxes, Infrastructure
The House and Senate is expected to extend the Federal Aviation Administration's authorization before it expires Sept. 30, and then soon...
Property Taxes in Disaster Areas
Dear Chief Appraisers and Tax Assessor-Collectors: When requested by a local taxing unit, an appraisal district is required to complete a...
White House: Infrastructure Plan to Come After Congress Handles Tax Reform
A top aide to President Trump told reporters Aug 15 that the administration plans to first pursue a tax reform plan in Congress this...
Here are 5 takeaways from the first half of the special session
Gov. Greg Abbott kicked off his first special session two weeks ago. That puts the Legislature at the halfway point if they choose to...
State and local governments defend tax deduction in GOP crosshairs
Groups representing state and local governments are stepping up their efforts to preserve the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT),...
Special Session Proclamation For Sunset Legislation
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, the legislature adjourned its 85th regular session without extending the existence of...
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