Wrap-Up for the 87th Legislature School Finance & Public Education
There is virtually unanimous agreement among legislators that HB 3 by Huberty (R-Humble), the school finance overhaul bill passed by the 86th Legislature in 2019, was the most meaningful school finance bill in decades.
Read MoreUnderstanding Chapter 313: School Property Tax Limitations And the Impact on State Finances
The Highs and Lows Of Texas Taxes
Texas has a reputation as a low tax state, but the truth is far more complex. Measured in per capita terms Texas is indeed a low tax state— 31st from the top in 2017, or 18% below the national average1—but the statistic is misleading because there is no such thing as a “capita” tax.
Read MoreThe 2020-21 Texas Budget: The Miracle Continues
For a session many initially thought would be fraught with fiscal peril, lawmakers returned to Austin this past January facing a much healthier state treasury than anticipated.
Read MoreWrap-Up for the 86th Legislature: Tax and Fiscal Policy
The 86th Legislature may have disappointed those looking for drama, but it was incredibly productive.
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