RedNews - How Consistent and Fair is the Texas Property Tax Code By: Janis Arnold A comment made to RedNews publisher by Robert Coe, a local appraiser who specializes in low income housing tax credit property appraisals regarding his concern …
Continue ReadingSan Antonio – The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief had a standing room only turnout, of up to 250, with 50 people testifying, for their hearing on property taxes in San Antonio. Chair Paul Bettencourt (SD-7), …
Continue ReadingSan Antonio – The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief, chaired by Senator Paul Bettencourt (SD-7), will meet in San Antonio on Wednesday, January 27th at UTSA. They will take invited, resource, and public testimony. Host Senator, …
Continue ReadingHOUSTON - Governor Greg Abbott, speaking today at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, announced his support for an Article V Convention to take power from the Federal Government and give it back to the states. "This is the only way …
Continue ReadingFrom the Quorum Report: By: Scott Braddock HOUSTON – More than a decade ago, Paul Bettencourt and Dan Patrick were working here in the Bayou City on what some would later call a “revolution” within the Republican Party of Texas – an insurrection that would one …
Continue ReadingAUSTIN – The Texas Senate Republican Caucus is refuting a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine that is misleading and excludes major facts about women’s health services in Texas. The study is titled, “Effect of Removal of …
Continue ReadingAUSTIN – Senator Paul Bettencourt (SD-7) was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman of the Texas Senate Republican Caucus by his colleagues in the Texas Senate. He will replace Senator Kelly Hancock (SD-9) who was elected Chairman during the 84th …
Continue ReadingCOMMITTEE: Property Tax Reform & Relief, Select TIME & DATE: 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 PLACE: University of Texas at San Antonio, Main Campus CHAIR: Senator Paul Bettencourt The Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief will …
Continue ReadingFrom the Quorum Report: By: Scott Braddock Chairman Bettencourt opens hearings on property tax relief Both TML and TAC, key stakeholders, were caught off guard by the fact that Sen. Bettencourt dived right into hearings this week The newly-created Texas …
Continue ReadingHOUSTON - Senator Paul Bettencourt (SD 7), a longtime crusader for property tax relief in Texas, has been named Chair of the Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. The committee will hold hearings …
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