Statewide NewsLawmaker Says Texas Will ‘Roll Out the Red Carpet’ for Possible Twitter Move
Daniel FriendMay 2, 2022
The state representative and Texas Senate nominee said Texas would “roll out the red carpet” for a potential relocation for Twitter.
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Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Speaker Hints at Replacement for Expiring Corporate Property Tax Incentive
Brad JohnsonFebruary 3, 2022
The tax break program expires at the end of this year after a renewal effort failed during the 87th legislative session.
EnergyStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingState Officials Look to Adapt as Economic Development Tax Break Enters its Final Year and Applications Flood In
Brad JohnsonDecember 23, 2021
A proposed change in how the state collects and compiles data about an economic development incentive program spurred criticism.
EnergyTaxes & SpendingEight Applicants Promise 19 Total Jobs in Tax Abatement Program Set to Expire in 2022
Brad JohnsonJuly 19, 2021
Across the eight applications, companies have collectively requested over $1 billion in property tax abatements while none meet minimum job creation requirements.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateTexas Legislature Will Reconvene This Week to Take Up Election Reform, Other Special Session Items
Brad JohnsonJuly 5, 2021
The keynote issue for the July special session will be the election reform legislation that died on the last night of the regular session.
EnergyLocal NewsSmithville ISD Grants $170 Million Tax Break for Solar Project Promising to Create Two Jobs
Brad JohnsonJune 23, 2021
Days after a similar proposal collapsed under the weight of public pressure in another part of the state, a property tax abatement has been approved in Bastrop County by the Smithville ISD.
EnergyLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingTroy ISD to Consider $135 Million Tax Break for Solar Company that Pledges to Create One Job
Brad JohnsonJune 21, 2021
Chapter 313 abatements were created to entice businesses to relocate to Texas and entities across the state have issued hundreds since 2001.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: GOP State Rep. Opposes Dan Patrick’s Re-Election, Abbott Tempers Legislative Funding Threat, Revival of Property Tax Break Floated
Brad JohnsonJune 11, 2021
This week — the lieutenant governor is criticized by a conservative House member, the governor tempers a veto threat, and the revival of a property tax abatement program is floated.
87th LegislatureState SenateTaxes & SpendingDeath of a Tax Break: An Economic Development Tax Abatement’s Path to Demise
Brad JohnsonMay 28, 2021
An economic development tax incentive program is on the verge of sunsetting after the Senate declined to pass legislation extending it for two years.
87th LegislatureEnergyState HouseTaxes & SpendingTexas House Approves Minor Extension to Tax Incentive But Kills Decade-Long Expansion
Brad JohnsonMay 10, 2021
After days of consistent opposition, Rep. Jim Murphy postponed his renewal and expansion of the Chapter 313 tax incentive program until after this session.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingLawmaker Looks to Abolish Property Tax Incentives Utilized by Texas School Districts
Brad JohnsonApril 14, 2021
Certain school district property tax incentives would be eliminated from state code if a bill filed in the Texas House were to pass.
EnergyLocal NewsBell County Residents Voice Concern Over Solar Farm Proposal
Bill PeacockMay 14, 2020
Residents voiced hesitations about a proposed solar farm at a county commissioner's meeting, citing tax abatements and health concerns as reasons for pause.