House Committee on Local Government Ways and Means - 78th R.S. (2003)

Committee:	House Local Government Ways and Means
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Sales taxes | Tax appraisals | Timber industry |
Library Call Number:	L1836.78 L786w
Session:	78th R.S. (2003)
Online version:	View report [159 pages  File size: 17,470 kb]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Examine the system of appraising property for tax purposes, specifically include an examination of the appeals process, the application and effects of the rollback rate and the limit on annual tax increases of all property.
2.	Explore the use of "Texas Purchasing Companies" as a tax reduction strategy by businesses seeking local sales tax rebates in cities other than the location of the actual business.
3.	Study the methods and procedures for appraising timber land for property tax purposes.
4.	Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction.

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