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Who Pays Texas Taxes?
Download this report as a PDF For the state to invest in the building blocks of thriving communities — schools, health care, public safety, roads,
Dick Lavine
January 28, 2021
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
Texans are about to start hearing more about a state income tax. Here’s why. During the most recent state legislative session in Austin, lawmakers passed
Educating 5.4 million Texas public school students is a critically important responsibility. All of us benefit directly or indirectly from public education, and it’s our
Texans need strong, safe and healthy communities – and cities and counties play a critical role in funding libraries, parks, roads, and other critical services
Lawmakers Should Not Renew Tax Giveaways without Proper Review A gigantic program that lets companies get out of paying most school property taxes is scheduled
The Texas Senate may soon vote on SB 2, a misguided proposal that would limit the ability of cities and counties to decide how much