Comptroller Proposed Rule §3.334, Local Sales and Use Taxes The Comptroller’s office has graciously shared with TTARA an advance courtesy copy of the proposed Rule 3.334, which was filed with the Texas Register on April 8, 2024. This rule is slated for publication in the April 19, 2024, issue. In this most recent proposal, they introduced…

We are excited to announce three new committees for our organization that have been created by the TTARA Executive Committee in addition to our standing property tax and state tax committees. Please join us in welcoming these dedicated individuals who will lead these important initiatives: Advocacy Committee Staff contact: Ryan Ash (TTARA) ryan@ttara.org Committee Members: Chair: Jim…

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Releases Interim Charges for the Texas Senate Earlier today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued interim charges to the committees of the Texas Senate. These charges are to be studied during the interim period leading up to the 89th Legislative Session. As the committees begin their work, TTARA will closely monitor these hearings throughout the interim and…

In this issue Final Adopted Amendments to Rules Under the Texas Broadband Development Program There’s Still Time to Take the Comptroller’s 2024 Customer Service Survey Seeking Participants for TTARA’s Annual Meeting Working Group Save the Dates: 2024 TTARA Events Final Adopted Amendments to Rules Under the Texas Broadband Development Program Final adopted amendments to rules…

TTARA R&D Working Group First Meeting The sales tax exemption and franchise tax credit for research and development (R&D) under Sections 151.3182 and 171.651-665 of the Texas Tax Code expire on December 31, 2026. TTARA has formed an R&D working group to review the current program and prepare recommendations for improvement before the 2025 legislative session….