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HOUSTON – The Texas House Committee on Pensions met at Houston City Hall yesterday to discuss the city's looming pension crisis. In his invited testimony, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner promptly joined the leaders of the city's three pension boards by …

HOUSTON - "Yesterday's tragic shooting in the Memorial Wilcrest area could have been far worse if not for the nearly immediate response of Harris County Pct 5 Deputy Constables, HPD Officers, and the Houston SWAT team." said Senator Bettencourt, who …

Dallas – Today, Senator Paul Bettencourt (SD-7) voiced his opposition to a secessionist GOP platform plank under discussion at the Texas State Republican Convention in Dallas. “Texans have always had a proud history to fall back on in both good …

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Addresses Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief in Arlington Public informed of 12-13% increase for average Dallas County homes for first time during testimony Arlington – The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform …

COMMITTEE: Property Tax Reform & Relief, Select TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 PLACE: University of Houston CHAIR: Senator Paul Bettencourt The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief will meet on Tuesday, May 10, …

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Austin – The Texas Supreme Court today ruled that the school funding system currently in place in Texas does meet constitutional requirements. In their opinion, the Supreme Court highlighted three major themes: the current system meets constitutional requirements, Texas schools …

Houston – The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief met today at the University of Houston to take testimony regarding ever-increasing property taxes and burdensome appraisal process in Texas. Chairman Paul Bettencourt (SD-7), committee members Senator Brandon …

**Story has been updated with new numbers. HOUSTON – As Senate District 7 continues to recover from extreme flooding, three key suburban school districts are set to resume classes on Monday, April 25th. Senator Bettencourt spoke with all three superintendents …

HOUSTON – As Harris County continues to recover from the historic flooding, relief has been offered to taxpayers whose tax filings might have been delayed by the storms. Senator Bettencourt made the request for help to Governor Greg Abbott, Senator …