The state needs sufficient revenue to provide education, health care, transportation and other critical services for Texans. But this Wednesday, March 17, the House International
A substantial drain on future state resources may continue to be the program of school property tax abatements known as “Chapter 313,” after its section
Our state’s tax system is upside down. Texas households that are least able to afford it pay the most in taxes as a percentage of
On March 1, 2021, Senior Fiscal Analyst Dick Lavine testified before the Texas House Ways and Means Committee. Lavine highlighted the costs of state tax
A fair and adequate tax system would allow the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety,
Download this report as a PDF For the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety, roads,
Property-Tax Circuit Breakers A property-tax circuit breaker reduces property taxes that exceed a certain percentage of someone’s income. Circuit breaker programs account for people’s ability
Public confidence in our property tax system depends on the perception that all taxpayers are treated fairly, and is the key to providing vital financial
Making sure every Texan has the tools they need to come through this health and economic crisis must be the top priority of state lawmakers
The COVID-19-induced crisis is reducing state revenue, while at the same time increasing the demand for public services. The final impact on Texans and the
