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• A key strategy with our framework and exports strategy is value-added manufacturing.
• This enhances local resources and products to command higher market value.
• </c> cottage industry business their value cottage industry business their value added<00:26:58.039><
• Okay, well, we're going hopefully there's a vehicle that go ahead.
• Chair: you know, we put so much value, we put so much money in tax credits.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• It doesn't matter if the value of gold is doubled. If I put in 100 ounces.
• Of course, the value fluctuates day-to-day. No, I just... approximately.
• of the asset, which they can sell when values go up.
• The investment advisors shall sell their share when the. values go up.
• It's a common U.S. coin with a face value of 10 cents.

Bills: SB524, SB782, HB42, HB1056, HB2894, HB3033, HB3474, HB3594, HB4738, HB5246, HB42

Keywords: SB 524, Texas franchise tax, veteran-owned business, new veteran-owned business, business tax exemption, filing fee exemption, Tax Code Chapter 171, Business Organizations Code, Comptroller, small business, veterans, entrepreneurship, tax repeal, privilege tax, beginning date, franchise tax exemption, severance tax, oil, gas, restimulation wells

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• a story of strength resilience<00:13:37.480><c> and</c><00:13:37.600><c> the</c><00:13:37.760><c> values
• and the values that Define Penn<00:13:39.000><c> State</c><00:13:39.839><c> these</c><00:13:40.040><
• So it seems to me that they are backtracking from a purported fidelity to our constitutional values.
• </c> system and for our constitutional values system and for our constitutional values uh<01:23:09.000
• </c> Fidelity to our constitutional values Fidelity to our constitutional values similarly<01:24:13.520

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• 735 expands Florida's boating improvement program to allow for much needed funding for parking for vehicles
• in this work, the value in this position, they'll have an opportunity to repeal it.
• And so there's no doubt in my mind that there's value in that.
• And if the voters of Florida don't see that... ...the value in that, if they don't see the value in having
• And if the voters of Florida don't see that, the value in that, if they don't see the value in having

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• In the meantime, this is the main vehicle that we've been using to provide information and resources
• There was very little impact in the value of the Was really not at all.
• There was very little impact in the median value of condo transactions that occurred in South Florida
• In fact, if anything, there was a slight downturn in the value of the newer buildings, not the older
• Instead of, because I've heard it was put actual cash value.

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met for a panel discussion on current issues affecting Florida condominiums. DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin highlighted the department’s expanded condo education, complaint, and ombudsman services under HB 1021, including new online resources, board member certification, increased outreach, and broader complaint jurisdiction. She said the division has filled most of its new positions and that the new condo website is intended to improve transparency and access to records and information. Other panelists focused on insurance, inspections, and market impacts. Insurance agent Mike Clarkson said the condo insurance market remains difficult, especially for older buildings, and raised concerns about roof replacement demands, Citizens’ depopulation practices, and the mismatch between reserve studies and insurer timelines. Building officials representative Ron Laceca described challenges with phase one and phase two inspections, including incomplete databases, limited contractor capacity, and the need for local flexibility and better recordkeeping. University of Florida researcher Bill Hughes said his data show the condo market has not suffered a major overall decline from the new laws; he argued the rules have made costs more transparent and may strengthen the market over time. Community association manager Jamie Ballard said the biggest pressures on associations are rising insurance costs and early roof replacement requirements, and she supported board certification while opposing the continuing education exemption for long-tenured CAMs. In committee discussion, members pressed witnesses on whether recent condo laws caused insurance and roof-cost problems, and witnesses generally said those issues are driven more by the market than by the legislation. Senators also discussed possible reforms, including better data collection, clearer reporting duties for managers, and possible changes to insurance and reserve practices. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment.

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• The no new revenue rate is defined by the taxable value of the district, right?
• Sometimes it's best value, which has a whole different rationale behind it.
• Appraised values went from $2 billion to $12 billion, a six times increase.
• To state that it's overvalued, either market value or for equal and uniform purposes.
• The right, the appraised value in their truth and taxation form. But again, thank you.

Bills: HB511, HB972, HB 1035, HB2481, HB2723, HB2742, HB2894, HB2962, HB3077, HB3093, HB3307, HB3684, HJR67, HJR72

Keywords: ad valorem taxation, caregiver exemption, Medicaid, long-term services, tax relief, assisted living, housing support, property tax exemption, caregiver support, residence homestead, tax exemption, unpaid caregiver, state tax code, property tax, caregiver, waiting list, intellectual disability, developmental disability, ad valorem tax, family support

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• It is of utmost importance that our laws reflect the values we hold as a Commonwealth, which is why I'm
• And he added, 'the most comprehensive of rights and the most valued by men.' So here we are today.
• Most valued by men.
• And so protecting our personal information is consistent with American values and consistent with common
• And so protecting our personal information is consistent with American values and consistent with common

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first adopted several resolutions from the Committee on Rules, including congratulations to four Eagle Scouts and recognition of Sturbridge on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The chamber then took up a series of bills reported by Ways and Means and other committees, repeatedly suspending the rules to move them forward. These included the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, a Fall River land conveyance bill, a Belmont alcohol licensing bill, a Reading senior property tax exemption bill, and a Linfield funding transfer bill, with each measure advancing by amendment or being passed to a third reading or engrossment. A major portion of the session focused on the Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act, with multiple members speaking in support. Supporters described the bill as a broad consumer privacy framework that would limit data collection, require consent for sensitive data, ban the sale of precise location data, restrict targeted advertising to minors, create consumer rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of data uses, and provide enforcement tools for the Attorney General and, in limited cases, a private right of action. Several members emphasized protections for reproductive health, immigrant communities, and neural data, while others argued the bill would not burden small businesses and would instead hold large data holders accountable. The House adopted the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading, then later passed the bill to be engrossed and enacted. The House also considered and enacted Senate 2563, a bill updating language in the laws concerning individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members described the measure as removing outdated and offensive terminology and replacing it with person-first language without changing substantive law. After debate, the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then enacted it by roll call. In addition, the House enacted the fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, House 5470, and approved a bill extending deadlines for Middleton and Milton, both by roll call votes with no opposition. Later, the House took up a temporary summer 2026 local-option pilot allowing municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public consumption in designated districts. Supporters framed it as an economic development and tourism measure tied to major upcoming events, and the House adopted an amendment, passed the bill to be engrossed, and then concurred with the Senate version. The session ended with the House adopting an adjournment order and adjourning to meet again the following Monday in informal session.

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• Early learning is a public service that deserves to be valued as a profession.
• It was money for groceries, bus fare, utility bills, and vehicle maintenance.
• That strengthens our agriculture legacy and adds value to In Washington.
• That strengthens our agriculture legacy and adds value to rural communities.
• I think it's time that we put our values into action, and with this bill, we're showing that.

Summary: The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee met on January 27 and first took executive action on three bills. House Bill 2311, which makes administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, was reported out with a do pass recommendation after the Leavitt amendment was withdrawn; supporters emphasized transparency, accountability, and student success metrics, while one member opposed moving it forward and urged more interim work. House Bill 2324, which extends tuition waiver access for children of eligible veterans when a disability determination occurs after age 18, passed unanimously. House Bill 288, the Dietitian Licensure Compact, was amended to delay implementation until July 1, 2028 and then passed unanimously as a substitute bill; members cited workforce shortages and the value of broader licensure portability. The committee then held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2422 would shift private security guard licensing fees from individual guards to their employers, eliminate transfer fees, and penalize companies that require reimbursement; the sponsor and workers testified that the current system burdens low-wage guards and contributes to high turnover, while some members asked about whether fees could instead be lowered or eliminated. House Bill 2438 would create the SEEDS scholarship for early childhood education students using up to $10 million from the GET account if it remains sufficiently funded; the sponsor described it as a targeted test of surplus GET funds to address early learning workforce shortages, and testimony from educators, providers, and advocacy groups strongly supported it, while WASAC said the bill may need technical changes to avoid conflicts with existing 529 rules. The committee also heard House Bill 2525, which would create a WSU heritage orchard program and registry for old or rare apple varieties; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would preserve agricultural history, support research, and aid future breeding and education. Finally, House Bill 2586 would align Passport to Careers with federal financial aid formulas and automatically deem Passport-eligible youth financially needy for the Washington College Grant; the sponsor and WASAC said it would help foster youth and homeless students access aid earlier and more predictably, and multiple students and advocates testified in strong support. No final action was taken on the bills heard in public testimony during this portion of the meeting.

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• The ever-increasing property values in central Austin, this would be a nice source of millions of dollars
• We have a cemetery in Fort Bend County, and so we understand the value of cemeteries themselves.
• I mean, I don't care what it is, whether you're buying a vehicle or you're buying a cemetery lot.
• And the reality is that the replatting doesn't actually increase the value of that land.
• And the reality is that the replatting doesn't actually increase the value of that land.

Bills: HB447, HB897, HB993, HB2673, HB3671, HB3680, HB3897, HB4506, HB4753, HB4812, HB4894, HB5148, HB5437, HB5650, HB5652, HB5654, HB5656, HB5661, HB5665

Keywords: traffic impact studies, municipal utility district, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, HB 897, Texas land sale, state property, Austin real estate, Travis County, General Land Office, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state records facility, archives building, library funding, capital improvements, lease of state land, public land disposition

Summary: The committee heard testimony and took action on several land use, housing, municipal utility district, and cemetery-related bills. House Bill 447, dealing with transportation impact analysis requirements tied to MUD bond issuance, drew opposition from a witness who argued it would duplicate work, strain agency resources, and delay development; after the sponsor’s closing remarks, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1202, on third-party review of home backup power installations, was substituted and reported favorably to the full House by a unanimous roll call. House Bill 2494, on disannexation for failure to provide municipal services, and House Bill 1835, removing barriers to HUD-code manufactured homes, were also substituted and reported favorably; HB 1835 passed on a 5-1 vote. Senate Bill 15, limiting lot size and density requirements in certain large municipalities, was substituted and reported favorably unanimously. The committee also heard House Bill 897, which would authorize the sale or long-term lease of two state-owned Austin properties used by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and HHSC. The sponsor said the properties are in poor condition and that proceeds would benefit the state; after questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. Several template MUD bills were then laid out, including HB 5652, HB 5654, HB 5661, and HB 5656, each creating or authorizing municipal utility districts in Montgomery or Fort Bend counties for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational improvements. These bills drew limited testimony in support and were left pending without objection. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 2673, which would repeal last session’s change allowing new cemeteries within certain distances of municipalities and restore the prior rule limiting cemetery placement near growing urban areas. The sponsor and supporters argued the 2023 change created unintended consequences, removed valuable taxable land from future use, and complicated city planning; opponents, including a funeral service industry representative, argued the current law gives communities local control and helps address cemetery land shortages. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4753, a bill allowing a property owner to use a municipal record showing a certificate of occupancy was issued when the original document is lost; it was left pending. Finally, HB 3680, a Cameron County-specific bill modifying subdivision/model rule procedures to reduce replatting burdens while preserving colonia protections, and HB 4812, clarifying that condominiums follow Chapter 82 of the Property Code rather than full subdivision platting, both received supportive testimony and were left pending.

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• Under the Biden administration, the Department of Justice became a vehicle for lawfare against the left's
• should be entrusted to confront unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values
• people speaking, is that they're calling. for what they call a new world order based on European values
• Those European values are in fact the DSA, according to many of them. Yeah, thank you.
• this in any way makes up for the campaign. of censorship that he was engaged in, which was probably valued

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• need your support for the creation of this long overdue entity to ensure that our state maximizes the value
• We understand the value that College Corps brings to students and communities, but given the... state's
• again, this is a little bit tempered from the first, right before this, and I certainly have seen the value
• The cost is a lot in this budget so that I'll leave it there but I certainly see the value.
• But using AI so that we can save gas and time and wear and tear in our vehicles.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• of the total aggregated value of the rebates.
• We can see what the rebate value is by drug, drug therapeutic class, but we can't report out on that.
• </c><01:39:59.840><c> of</c> spend was and this is what the value of spend was and this is what the value
• </c> Say it's just not going to be any value.
• And it, in a sense, is uncompensated care that they're offering, valued at about $2.8 billion.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Yes, and certainly as an executive in Baptist Health, the leading executive, you understand the value
• Between my children and our two in-laws, daughter-in-law, we have 17 college degrees among us, so we value
• We value education in our family.
• I want to continue to support that in my role as a trustee and help them grow and communicate the value
• And your expertise will be very valued, I'm sure, on the board. Thank you.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education convened with a quorum and first took up CS for SB 1694 on technology education. The bill would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and would encourage high school computer science courses that include AI to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal settings. The bill sponsor and several supporters emphasized preparing students for an AI-driven workforce while teaching critical evaluation and ethical use; one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the need to preserve real-world skills. Senator Davis supported the measure and suggested introducing similar instruction earlier, possibly in middle school. The committee voted the bill favorably, with Senator Leak later recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a large block of confirmations for higher education boards, including appointees to Tallahassee State College, the University of South Florida, the University of North Florida, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally highlighted backgrounds in education, health care, law, business, technology, and public service, and described priorities such as student success, workforce alignment, affordability, fiscal responsibility, and institutional growth. One nominee to Tallahassee State College was asked about low NCLEX pass rates and said the college had a plan approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Another nominee discussed Florida Poly’s STEM mission, and several members praised the nominees’ community ties and professional experience. After hearing the appointees, the committee voted to report the block of confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. The committee then received a high-level overview of the higher education budget, totaling $11.9 billion, with major emphasis on workforce training and development. Highlights included increases for school district workforce education, the Florida College System, workforce development capitalization, a rural educator recruitment program, funding for the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s literacy and math initiatives, UF’s autism and neurodevelopment center, and a postsecondary guardian program for campus security. Members asked a brief question about a workforce fund transfer, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds added. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Texas Values and Self, you are here for the bill, is that correct? That's correct. Please proceed.
• Texas Values Action is the largest statewide organization.
• that taxpayer funds do not go to libraries that allow events to occur that are antithetical to the values
• So part of the value is that you can give us ideas, right?
• like music therapy drumming doesn't mean other people don't like it, and that it has real therapeutic value

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• It was a very challenging time, so I stayed true to the same values that have guided me throughout my
• My Christian conservative values do not diminish my love for others, and they absolutely do not equate
• I grew up with values, and I, you know, like I said, I had friends die for this country, and at least
• My name is Mary Elizabeth Castle, and I'm the Director of Government Relations for Texas Values.
• At Texas Values, we collect many stories about how people's religious liberty can be infringed upon in

Bills: SB2101, SB2334, SB2633, SB2637, SB2713, SB2781, SB2782, SB3059, HB1130, HB256, HCR19

Keywords: minors, sexually explicit materials, public libraries, age verification, civil penalties, library collection review, alcohol storage, airline permits, beverage regulations, airport, commercial flights, alcoholic beverages, local option election, zoning regulations, municipality control, land use, state law, social media, bot accounts, misinformation

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• So thank you for being here, and I would really value your input on that question.
• save, the quicker we can actually get people on this train. ...and start getting them out of their vehicles
• Every time the federal statutes change, whether it's tax credits for vehicles, whether it's tax...
• Every time the federal statutes change, whether it's tax credits for vehicles, whether it's tax.
• Change, whether it's tax credits for vehicles or tax credit options for supply-side, will create significant

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> time next please so uh our core values time next please so uh our core values in<00:08:18.800><c
• go by core values and we have<00:08:23.479><c> six</c><00:08:23.680><c> core</c><00:08:24.000><c> values
• There are a number of values that I keep in mind.
• There are a number of values that I keep in mind.
• There are a number of values that I keep in mind.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They're a tool to ensure compliance with community rules that protect property values and quality of
• Cloud, and beyond, with home values ranging from $38,000 to well over $5 million.
• Cloud, with home values ranging from $38,000 to well over $5 million.
• the language that's been put values the language that's been put forward<00:35:05.119><c> in</c><00:
• We have a shared purpose with this work group and with your legislative efforts because we value the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But if we imagine that the highest value here is academic achievement and scholastic performance, um
• And as I stated, let coaches be paid their market value by allowing external funding.
• value of coaches, teachers, and the public education system.
• value of coaches, teachers, and the public education system.
• The reason being market value: coaches can dictate their market value.

Summary: The Education Pre-K through 12 Committee heard a presentation from Florida High School Athletic Association Executive Director Craig Damon, joined by student athletes Sydney Daniel and Taylor White. The students spoke about the value of education-based athletics, leadership, and the need for safe, equitable opportunities. Damon then discussed FHSAA issues including rising sportsmanship problems, ejections, violent incidents, recruiting allegations, transfers, mental health pressures on student athletes, and the need for qualified coaches. He said the association tries to be proactive, work with schools on discipline, and emphasize that school changes should be for academic reasons rather than athletics. Senators asked about mental health, transfer rules, and a recent Jacksonville incident; Damon explained the current transfer exceptions and said the association lacked authority over the Jacksonville football game because the schools were not in FHSAA football. The committee then heard a panel on high school coaches’ compensation led by Florida Coaches Coalition Executive Director Dr. Andrew Ramgett, with Coach Mike Hickman, Coach Charlie Ward, and superintendents from Okaloosa and Walton counties. Ramgett argued that coaching supplements are outdated, have not kept pace with the expanding year-round demands of coaching, and amount to very low hourly pay in many sports. He also said Florida’s restrictions on booster club funding and minimal certification requirements contribute to turnover and difficulty retaining qualified coaches. Hickman and Ward described coaching as a demanding, year-round profession that affects students beyond athletics, including academics and mental health. The superintendents said they value coaches but must balance compensation against limited district funds and other staffing needs; one noted Walton County uses a dedicated administrative lane for football coaching and athletic administration. Senators discussed whether booster club funding should be allowed, whether compensation should be tied to performance, and whether any increase in base student allocation would actually reach coaches. Public commenters, including Florida Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Shelton Cruz and former coach Tyrone McGriff, urged support for coaches and emphasized their broader impact on students’ lives and school safety. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up confirmation hearings for appointments on tabs 3 through 6 and, with no appearance forms filed, voted unanimously to recommend confirmation. Senator Burgess then moved to adjourn, and the committee concluded the meeting.

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• that we had at the time to do the calculation were $40,000 values.
• As property values rise in the state of Texas, I, I think the short answer is no.
• Um, as property values rise in the state of Texas, the 1st 2.5% points of total value gain is, is allowed
• So as values go up, tax rates go down, but the 1st 2.5% of value growth is allowed to occur before tax
• So like transportation funding is a reimbursement for vehicle mileage.