Testimony: Time for Tax Relief

April 14, 2015

The Honorable Talmadge Heflin

"Testimony: Time for Tax Relief" includes The Honorable Talmadge Heflin's testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee on Committee Substitute House Bill 31.

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Without True Local Control, Pension Problems Spiral

The 45th Legislature established the Texas Local Fire Fighters Retirement Act (TLFFRA) in 1937 to create local retirement systems for the benefit of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters in participating cities. At the time, lawmakers intended to create a general governance structure while still “leav[ing] administration, plan design, contributions, and specific investments to each system’s...

July 16, 2024

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Throwing Cold Water on Kendall County’s HOT Idea

Despite persistent affordability concerns, the Kendall County Commissioners’ Court is once again flirting with the idea of creating a controversial new tax to benefit select businesses at the expense of virtually everyone else.  The tax in question is the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) and, if ultimately approved, officials would place another financial strain on any person who pays for a hotel room or other lodging, including inns, motels, and short-term rentals. The cost could be significant too.   According to one recent report presented to the Court (see pgs. 133...

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Age Verification for Apps

This week, Texas parents scored a massive victory when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas’ landmark App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This decision affirms that states have every right to help families reclaim authority over their kids’ digital lives. Until now, parents trying to police harmful or inappropriate content have been forced...

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The Honorable Talmadge Heflin

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