Failures of the margins tax and calls by Texans and legislators to eliminate it have resulted in multiple studies that examine the economic effects of accomplishing this. Although these studies use different research methods and time periods, the overarching conclusion is that Texas would prosper more without the margins tax. Eliminating the margins tax will assure that billions in new personal income and tens of thousands of new jobs for Texans statewide are not lost.
Local Government
Governments Lobbying Government: City of Houston
Every year, local governments in Texas spend millions upon millions to influence state-level policymaking. These advocacy campaigns are funded with tax dollars and often employ external lobbyists (i.e. registered lobbyists), internal lobbyists (i.e. intergovernmental relations personnel), and pro-government associations (i.e. Texas Municipal League, Texas Association of Counties, Texas Association of School Boards, etc.). One local...
March 18, 2024