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  • This makes no sense at all to me. Why can't the person be...
  • You make it political when you do a region. That's my own... ...issue about this.
  • I'm going to make sure it has one more. We can do that without you. Do this now. Thank you.
  • In Wade's case, early detection in stage one, colorectal cancer has a 90% survival rate.
  • To make sure she's done, thanks. Absolutely, that was Wade's last push.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

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  • It does permit a taxing entity to adopt an interest and sinking taxing rate higher than the minimum rate
  • If there is a motion that states the minimum interest and sinking tax rate, states the proposed rate,
  • The inverse relationship of value and rate is key, and this will restrain interest and sinking tax rates
  • The inverse relationship of value and rate is key, and this will restrain interest and sinking tax rates
  • Make any city in the DFW area—most cities do that.
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

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  • Um, and of course, I'll make that motion that public testimony be limited to 2 minutes each.
  • Yeah, same here, and just the definition of vaping, OK, yeah, just make it, make sure it's as broad as
  • This makes it hard for cities to adapt to unforeseen consequences.
  • Um, appreciate Senator Betancourt making it a priority. Um.
  • We have a substitute up that makes 3 changes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 12th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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  • Water contaminants and repeated excessive rate increases.
  • You make a good point.
  • It can make it look better, it can make it smell better, but it may still have... ...could have issues
  • are confident that this bill would make a difference.
  • The committee substitute makes three changes.
Bills: HB630, HB685, HB1318, HB2692
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Health Finance and Policy

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