Search Results: Gov. Greg Abbott

House Republicans Pass Property Tax Relief Bill And Adjourn Tuesday, Leaving The Senate to Follow Suit

By April Towery / May 31, 2023 /

Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan, Gov. Greg Abbott, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (@DadePhelan Twitter) In a swift special session Tuesday, the Texas House of Representatives gave their…

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Special Session Called as GOP Lawmakers Fail to Make a Deal on Property Tax Cut 

By April Towery / May 30, 2023 /

Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Monday evening that the Texas Legislature will convene for a special session, and a No. 1 priority is to “cut property taxes for hardworking Texans.”…

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Dallas Public Facility Corporation Projects Still Going Strong Despite City’s Lack of Outreach

By April Towery / May 30, 2023 /

…Local Government Committee. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a veto period through June 18. https://twitter.com/TeamBettencourt/status/1661882687597039617 Dallas Director of Government Affairs Carrie Rogers said she would file a memo outlining what the…

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Rockwall State Rep. Justin Holland Wants $2 Billion to Expand Texas Parks, Water Resources

By April Towery / March 21, 2023 /

…day fund,” much of which has been promised by Gov. Greg Abbott to relieve property tax hikes, Holland said his conservation fund offers a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to invest in Texas…

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Gov. Greg Abbott’s Property Tax Predicament: Inaugural Promise Could be a Tough Sell For Small Business

By Daniel Lalley / February 2, 2023 /

Gov. Greg Abbott wants to cut your property tax bill, but that could put him at odds with small business owners. At Governor Greg Abbott’s swearing in for his third…

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