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A weekly podcast focused on discussing what is ahead for Texas taxpayers as the 88th legislature unfolds. New episodes are posted every Monday as recordings from live Twitter Spaces on our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Texas_Taxpayers

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A weekly podcast focused on discussing what is ahead for Texas taxpayers as the 88th legislature unfolds. New episodes are posted every Monday as recordings from live Twitter Spaces on our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Texas_Taxpayers

    The Session Comes to a Close With Not Much to Show for It

    The Session Comes to a Close With Not Much to Show for It

    πŸ’° In our fifteenth and final episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we discuss the end of the 88th #txlege session and lack of successes for things on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's "emergency agenda" and items important to Texas taxpayers. We also discuss the possibility of a special legislative session and what was prioritized at the last minute by lawmakers ahead of deadlines. Overall for the final episode of the season, it gets spicy!

    • 37 min
    Legislative Session Ending Soon, What is Still Moving?

    Legislative Session Ending Soon, What is Still Moving?

    πŸ’° In our fourteenth episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we discuss the impending deadlines in both #txlege chambers as we enter the final full week of the ongoing 88th Legislative Session and what they mean for things like the proposed state budget for the next biennium, #propertytax relief, #corporatewelfare, and #schoolchoice legislation still making their way through the legislative process.

    • 20 min
    Abbott Plays Hardball on #schoolchoice Effort

    Abbott Plays Hardball on #schoolchoice Effort

    πŸ’° In our thirteenth episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we discuss the now weaker version of #schoolchoice making its way through the #txlege House committee process and recent sentiments from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on the subject. We also talk about the renewed breath of life in potential #propertytax relief efforts and the status of the #corporatewelfare revival effort in the Texas Senate. We are joined by Special Guest Vance Ginn, Ph.D. to break it all down.

    • 31 min
    Are Texas Taxpayers About to Get Left Out in the Cold on #PropertyTax Relief?

    Are Texas Taxpayers About to Get Left Out in the Cold on #PropertyTax Relief?

    πŸ’° In our twelfth episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we discuss what is left to be done ahead of key deadlines in #txlege House, a recent misleading post by former President Donald Trump in relation to the purported tax relief being prioritized by the Texas Senate, the leading #corporatewelfare proposal's prospects, and more. We are joined by Special Guest Vance Gunn, Ph.D. to break it all down.

    • 18 min
    Spending Out of Control, What Has #txlege Done With the Budget Surplus?

    Spending Out of Control, What Has #txlege Done With the Budget Surplus?

    πŸ’° In our eleventh episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we discuss what #txlege is proposing to do with the budget surplus (over-collected taxpayer money), the budget proposal nearing the final stages of its consideration and the support for the #corporatewelfare revival effort in the Texas House getting renewed support. We are joined by Special Guest Bill Peacock to break it all down.

    • 22 min
    Growing Government & Less #PropertyTax Relief

    Growing Government & Less #PropertyTax Relief

    πŸ’° In our tenth episode of π—§π—›π—˜ π—ͺπ—˜π—˜π—ž π—”π—›π—˜π—”π——, we discuss the #txlege state budget proposal now making its way through the TX Senate and the prospects for #propertytax relief as deadlines are on the horizon. We are joined by Special Guest Vance Ginn, Ph.D. to break it all down.

    • 20 min

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