Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA)

More coverage of Senate Bill?2206 and House Bill 4393, which would extend and strengthen the state's incentives for research and development. A study by Dr. John Diamond at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy shows a strong Texas R&D tax credit program could create 113,000+ jobs and generate $13.8 billion In gross state product. Said TTARA President Jennifer Rabb: "Investing in R&D is essential for Texas to maintain its status as a top destination for innovation, business growth, and high-quality jobs ... Expanding and strengthening R&D tax incentives is not only beneficial but necessary." https://lnkd.in/gWzATseN #TxLege #RandD #EconomicDevelopment #TaxCredits

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy?just published a study showing that a strong?Texas research & development tax credit program could create 113,000+ jobs?and generate $13.8 billion In gross state product. Study author John Diamond says, “The question is not whether Texas can afford to extend the R&D tax credit, but whether Texas can afford not to.” Read more:?https://lnkd.in/gPFUMNJX #TxLege #TxBudget #TxTaxes #RandD #EconomicDevelopment

Research by John Diamond of Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy shows a strong?Texas R&D tax credit program could create 113,000+ jobs. S.B. 2206 by Sen. Paul Bettencourt & H.B. 4393 by Rep. Charlie Geren will make Texas more competitive for investment and jobs. Learn more at?https://lnkd.in/gPFUMNJX #TxLege #TxBudget #TxTaxes #RandD #EconomicDevelopment

The Texas Legislative Session is nearly halfway over! Our team of experienced experts is working hard to defend the Texas economic miracle by supporting investment and innovation, and by driving positive economic and job growth in Texas. The team includes (pictured below, from left to right): * Helen Brantley (Legal Analyst, State Tax & Property Tax), * TTARA President Jennifer Rabb, * Ryan Ash (Legislative & Communications Director), and * Carl Walker (Senior Analyst, Property Tax). We'll see you at the Capitol! #TxLege #TxBudget #PropertyTaxes #TruthInTaxation

It's another busy week at the Texas Capitol! Today, TTARA's senior property tax analyst Carl Walker will address the Senate Local Government Committee on a series of bills by Sen. Paul Bettencourt that?would increase transparency in the calculation of — and notification about — property tax rate increases. We're also working hard to support policies and initiatives creating a system of lower, fairer taxes that spreads the burden more equally and uniformly among a broad base of taxpayers. TTARA President Jennifer Rabb was quoted in this excellent story in The Dallas Morning News on efforts this year to reduce property taxes. https://lnkd.in/gDuqZWJs #TxLege #TxBudget #PropertyTaxes #TruthInTaxation

Carl Walker, our Senior Property Tax Analyst at Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA), provided invited testimony before the Texas House Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals at their organizational hearing. A big thank you to Committee Chair Chris Turner and all committee members for the invitation and the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion on property tax appraisals. Your dedication to improving our tax system is truly commendable. #TTARA #PropertyTax #TexasLegislature #PublicPolicy #TaxReform

TTARA President Jennifer Rabb testified this week at the Texas Capitol in support of House Bills 8 and 9, which would deliver real property tax relief to Texans and Texas employers. She also was quoted in The Texas Tribune on major property tax cut bills under consideration at the Capitol: "Property tax reduction, in the long run, we believe should focus on controlling tax rates," she said. "That is the most effective way to control property taxes.” https://lnkd.in/gevGiXvg #TxLege #Taxes #PropertyTaxes #TaxRates #Appraisals

TTARA's?membership includes large and small employers in every part of Texas, and it's always an honor to talk with the Texas?Legislature about the needs and opportunities facing these job creators. On Tuesday, our president, Jennifer Rabb, was one of three experts from outside state government invited to speak at the organizational?meeting of the Texas House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee. She outlined some of TTARA's key tax priorities and made clear that, as always, TTARA stands ready to lend its decades of expertise to help the Legislature ensure the 89th Texas Legislative Session is a successful one. Sincere thanks to the committee and Chairman?Morgan Meyer for the invitation! We'll see you in the Capitol. #TxLege #Taxes #WaysAndMeans #EconomicDevelopment

In case you haven't heard, TTARA has a new Director of Development! Christian Brown, MBA joined our team last month. He brings considerable experience leading on membership issues for both the Texas Oil & Gas Association and the Texas Medical Association Insurance Trust.?He's a graduate of Texas State University and has an MBA from Louisiana State University. We also have a new student intern — Veronica Furnish, a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, will support research and other projects as TTARA works through this legislative session to drive investment in Texas, create jobs, and defend the Texas economic miracle. https://lnkd.in/g-4XZ6rw #TxLege #Taxes #Development #Research

Tax decisions that the Texas Legislature makes in 2025 will shape the Texas?economy for years. Tune in next Tuesday to learn more about them: On Feb. 25 at 10am, Advantous Consulting will host a webinar on the Texas Tax Landscape in the 89th Texas Legislature. It will feature TTARA President Jennifer Rabb, Advantous Senior Advisor Bob Adair, and Jenny Burleson, Director of Tax Policy for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Jenna Christoffel, policy and legislative affairs associate at Advantous, will moderate). These experts will explore key tax issues facing the Legislature this year. Learn more and sign up here:?https://lnkd.in/gEUVcEft Hope to see you on the 25th! #TxLege #Taxes #PropertyTax