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Can we get some property-tax relief?
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San Angelo Standard Times
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Bright, J.
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03/03/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Property taxes; Robin Hood; School finance; Tax relief
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Rough road for tax cap plan?
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Austin American Statesman
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Price, A.
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02/23/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Darby, Drew; Frank, James B.; Kacal, Kyle; Landgraf, Brooks; Property taxes; Seliger, Kel; Shine, Hugh; Springer, Drew; Stickland, Jonathan; Tax and expenditure limits
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Texans get $59.8 billion in tax breaks. Should we give up some for property tax relief?
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Tinsley, A.
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02/17/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
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Hancock, Kelly; Nelson, Jane; Powell, Beverly; Property tax exemptions; Property taxes; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Sales tax exemptions; Tax and expenditure limits; Tax system; Turner, Chris; Whitley, Glen
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State must fund public education adequately
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Bryan Eagle
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Moses, M.
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02/14/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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School finance
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School officials stay quiet in property tax debate
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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02/09/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 4 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Huberty, Dan; Lake Travis Independent School District; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Property tax relief has a cost
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Dallas Morning News
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Allen, R.
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02/03/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Municipal budgets; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Tax relief
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State leaders settle on property tax plan
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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02/01/2019
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Turner, Chris
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As his 2nd term starts, Abbott eyes school funding
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San Antonio Express News
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Morris, A.
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01/16/2019
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Craddick, Tom; Inaugurations; Krause, Matt; Menéndez, José; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; School finance
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Robin Hood needs a new act, but still has a role in school finance
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Norman, M.
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01/13/2019
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3 doc(s)
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Property taxes; Public School Finance, Texas Commission on; Robin Hood; School finance
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Gov. Abbott’s tax break for homeowners would sap billions in school funding
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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01/06/2019
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bernal, Diego; Howard, Donna; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
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Isle leaders worry tax cap might hamper growth, recovery
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Galveston Daily News
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Heath, K.
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12/31/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Galveston, Texas; Municipal government; Property taxes
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County has prepared for upcoming session of Legislature
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Austin American Statesman
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Daugherty, G.
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12/27/2018
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1 doc(s)
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86th Legislature; County government; Tax and expenditure limits; Travis County
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State panel calls for $1.7B school funding investment
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San Antonio Express News
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Morris, A.
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12/20/2018
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3 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Public School Finance, Texas Commission on; School finance
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Tyler hires lobbying firm for $200,000 to represent interests in Austin
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Mansfield, E.
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12/16/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; Clardy, Travis; Gonzales, Larry; Hefner, Cole; Lobbyists; Nichols, Robert; Property taxes; Schaefer, Matt; Tyler, Texas
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‘It’s shameful.’ Lawmakers’ panel sounds alarm on Texas schools
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Houston Chronicle
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Zelinski, A.
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12/15/2018
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3 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Property taxes; Public School Finance, Texas Commission on; School finance
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Two Views: Trigger needed to keep property tax hikes in check
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Austin American Statesman
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Quintero, J.
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12/10/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits
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Abbott: 'Texas remains a red state’
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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12/09/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Congressional elections; Gubernatorial elections; Property taxes; Rinaldi, Matt; School finance
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Austin-area officials prepare to fight Abbott property tax plan
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Austin American Statesman
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Jankowski, P.
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12/06/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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County government; Daugherty, Gerald; Hinojosa, Gina; Municipal government; Property taxes
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Property tax estimates in Texas stamped as bogus by the experts
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San Antonio Express News
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Wallace, E.
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11/29/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Municipal government; Property taxes; Tax appraisals; Tax increases
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Abbott wants to lower property taxes and boost school spending. But he doesn’t say how he’ll pay for it.
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Austin American Statesman
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Chang, J.
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11/26/2018
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6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Austin Independent School District; Bonnen, Dennis; Conley, Nicole; Property taxes; Public School Finance, Texas Commission on; Robin Hood; School finance
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Abbott’s 2.5% plan draws early critics
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Dallas Morning News
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Allen, R.
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11/26/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Property taxes; Tax relief
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Get school finance reform right in 2019 session
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Austin American Statesman
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Editorial
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11/25/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Bonnen, Dennis; School finance; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
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Republican lawmakers, don’t take revenge on Texas’ big blue urban cities
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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11/18/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Property taxes
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Rep. Anderson outlines goals for upcoming legislative session
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Waco Tribune Herald
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Ericksen, P.
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11/17/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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86th Legislature; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'
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Is a school finance reform plan taking shape?
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Galveston Daily News
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Editorial
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11/03/2018
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3 doc(s)
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School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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Gov. Greg Abbott pushes for limit on school property tax hikes
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San Antonio Express News
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Morris, A.
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11/03/2018
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5 doc(s)
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Bernal, Diego; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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Cities try hard to fill ranks
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Dallas Morning News
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Leszcynski, R.
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10/22/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Law enforcement; Municipal employees; Municipal government; Police officers
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Mayor against state interference
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Austin American Statesman
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Parker, M.
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10/04/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Municipal government; Round Rock, Texas
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Tarrant judge breaks with Abbott over local control of taxes
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dickson, G.
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09/06/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Hospital districts; JPS Health Network; Municipal government; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Whitley, Glen
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State, cities at odds over taxes
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Dallas Morning News
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Leszcynski, R.
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08/27/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Huffines, Don; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Tax increases
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Abbott: State’s top teachers should be rewarded
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Dallas Morning News
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Smith, C.
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08/22/2018
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1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
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Dallas Independent School District; Tax rollback elections; Teacher incentive plans
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Alamo Colleges plugs budget gap with tuition boost
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San Antonio Express News
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Malik, A.
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07/25/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Alamo Colleges; Community college budgets; Tuition
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Frisco taxpayers get relief
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Dallas Morning News
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Wigglesworth, V.
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07/02/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Frisco, Texas; Homestead exemptions
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Seniors may get $10,000 UHS tax relief
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San Antonio Express News
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Scherer, J.
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05/30/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Bexar County; Property tax exemptions; Senior citizens; Straus, Joe, III; University Health
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They’re wearing one hat too many
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Dallas Morning News
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Lieber, D.
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04/22/2018
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2 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
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Appraisal districts; Bettencourt, Paul; Conflicts of interest; Durham, Rudy; Stafford, Charles
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Budget woes causing more than a pinch for area school districts
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Houston Chronicle
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Webb, S.
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04/16/2018
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2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Huberty, Dan; Patrick, Dan; School budgets; School districts; School finance
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Abbott’s true view questioned
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Dallas Morning News
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Garrett, R.
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03/14/2018
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3 TX bill(s) 6 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Cook, Byron; Economic development; LGBTQ persons; Sanctuary cities; Straus, Joe, III; Tax and expenditure limits
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Gov. Abbott targets fellow Republican and critic San Antonio Rep. Lyle Larson
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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02/06/2018
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Davis, Sarah; Endorsements; Fails, Chris; Government ethics; Gubernatorial appointments; Larson, Lyle; Straus, Joe, III; Texas House campaigns
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Plan not simple for schools
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Dallas Morning News
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Wigglesworth, V.
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01/29/2018
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3 doc(s)
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Plano Independent School District; Property taxes; Robin Hood; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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Taylor County officials: death of unfunded mandates can't come too soon
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Bethel, B.
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01/27/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Property taxes; State mandates; Tax and expenditure limits
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Abbott tax proposal causes 'head scratching' in Tyler
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Tyler Morning Telegraph
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Mansfield, E.
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01/26/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits
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Abbott Plan Shorts Schools
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Dallas Morning News
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Editorial
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01/25/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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As crime drops in Houston, police chief says HPD needs thousands more on the force
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Houston Chronicle
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Barned-Smith, S.
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01/24/2018
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1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
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Acevedo, Art; Houston Police Department; Police officers
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Democratic candidate’s misstep on taxes highlights Abbott’s advantage
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San Antonio Express News
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Fikac, P.
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01/22/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Gubernatorial campaigns; Property taxes; Tax increases; Valdez, Lupe; White, Andrew
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Governor explains benefits of his property tax plan for Texas
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Abilene Reporter-News
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Abbott, G.
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01/21/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits
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Hurricane Harvey recovery goes ignored in Washington yet again
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Houston Chronicle
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Editorial
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01/19/2018
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4 doc(s)
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Federal aid; Hurricane Harvey
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There's a reason Texas governors keep failing to lower property taxes
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Ramsey, R.
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01/18/2018
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1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Perry, Rick; Property taxes; School finance; Tax and expenditure limits
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Gov. Abbott unveils property tax plan with a 2.5 percent revenue cap
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Austin American Statesman
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Tilove, J.
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01/17/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits
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Abbott wants to limit local jurisdictions' ability to raise Texans' taxes
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Dallas Morning News
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Jeffers Jr., G.
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01/17/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Turner, Chris
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Gov. Greg Abbott takes fresh aim at local officials’ ability to raise property taxes
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Houston Chronicle
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Fikac, P.
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01/17/2018
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1 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Valdez, Lupe; White, Andrew
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Gov. Abbott proposes 2.5 percent cap on property tax revenues
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Houston Chronicle
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Ward, M.
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01/17/2018
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2 doc(s)
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Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Bonnen, Dennis; Emmett, Ed; Murphy, Jim; Patrick, Dan; Property taxes; Tax and expenditure limits; Turner, Sylvester
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Texas property taxes 6th highest
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Austin American Statesman
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Selby, W.
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12/04/2016
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1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
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Bettencourt, Paul; Property taxes; State comparisons
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