Revenue Testimony: House Ways & Means Committee
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
Dick Lavine
March 1, 2021
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
The 2019 Legislature made an important commitment to improving funding for our public schools. But the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have imposed unexpected new costs
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,
This blog was co-authored by Invest in Texas Program Director Eva DeLuna Castro and Legislative & Policy Director Luis Figueroa. The Texas Legislature has some
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
With resources limited, the focus should be on educational needs, not tax cuts The Texas House Ways and Means Committee, which controls bills related to
The 2019 Legislature made an important commitment to improving funding for our public schools. But the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have imposed unexpected new costs
Making sure every Texan has what they need to come through the COVID-19-induced health and economic crisis safely must be the top priority of state
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