Podcast
Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 19: Battle For The Middle Class
Posted on · "Politics moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it." - Ferris Bueller. Ish.
Tag: tax reform
Texas Legislature
Property Tax Relief Nears Finish Line In Texas House
Posted on · The bill approaching the House floor meets two of Governor Abbott’s key demands: Slow the pace of property tax hikes, and require voter approval if local governments seek higher increases.
Texas Legislature
Senate Passes Property Tax Reform, But Bill Faces Tougher Sell In House
Posted on · Protests by local governments helped convince House leaders to KO an identical measure during the regular session. In the special session, its Governor Greg Abbott’s top priority.
Politics
Brady: Tax Reform, Including Border Adjustment Tax, Will Pass This Year
Posted on · The Woodlands’ congressman says border adjustment is needed to make American companies more competitive globally and protect manufacturing jobs. Critics argue it will hurt American consumers and retailers by driving up the cost of imports.
Houston Matters
Houston Matters Exclusive: Rep. Kevin Brady on Healthcare and Taxes
Posted on · Rep. Kevin Brady discusses the GOP healthcare plan and his pursuit of tax reform. Plus he updates us on the status of his colleague, Rep. Steve Scalise, who was shot in the June 14 attack on a GOP baseball practice. Also this hour: pet care advice and an update on Houston sports.
Politics
Odds Of Tax Reform In 2017 Lengthen With Defeat Of Obamacare Repeal
Posted on · With the Affordable Care Act still on the books, Republican legislators will have a tougher time achieving their twin goals of cutting taxes and balancing the budget.
Texas Legislature
Will 2017 Be The Year The Texas Legislature Reforms Property Taxes?
Posted on · Texas now has one of the highest median property tax rates in the nation, and it’s climbing fast.