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Texas Sen. Bettencourt thwarts anti-property rights efforts, advances landmark disannexation bill

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 29, 2023

In a resounding victory against attempts to curtail property rights, Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt's groundbreaking disannexation bill, SB 2038, has advanced, granting property owners the authority to exit municipal extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs). Despite staunch opposition, the bill's passage represents a significant stride towards empowering taxpayers and safeguarding property rights.

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Abbott proposes to use $27 billion surplus to deliver 'largest property tax cut in Texas history' as Montgomery County residents shoulder high tax rates

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 21, 2022

High property tax rates have become an important issue in the State of Texas, in particular with the midterm election coming up on Nov. 8. Both candidates for Governor, incumbent Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O'Rourke have promised action on this issue to lower the financial burden to Texas homeowners. In 12 of Texas' most populated counties, including Montgomery County, the median effective property tax rate is higher than the statewide figure.

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K&M Ace Hardware Kingwood hosting grand opening this weekend: 'See you there!'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 30, 2022

K&M Ace Hardware in Kingwood is hosting an event to celebrate its grand opening this weekend.

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Texas Taxpayers and Research Association: 'Property owners need to be prepared for the sticker shock'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is taking aim at property taxes as the state of Texas could face rate increases of up to 50% this year, but a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association reports that it very well could have been even worse.

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Abbott highlights report that shows teachers in Huntsville ISD received significant pay increase

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 10, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released a report show that Texas teachers received significant pay raises for the 2019-2020 school year.

Harmony Public Schools receives $27.8 million federal education grant

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 14, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $27.8 million Teacher and School Leader Incentive grant to Harmony Public Schools to be used to train, equip, and retain effective school leaders statewide.

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TCEQ offers $10 million to state businesses for diesel equipment upgrades

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2020

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is accepting applications for its Texas Emissions Reduction Plan.

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Harris County small businesses impacted by pandemic can apply for $25,000 grants

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2020

Harris County Commissioners and County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently approved the Small Business Recovery Fund, a $30 million program designed to assist small businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and have been unable to secure financial assistance from other similar relief programs.

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Shenandoah is forced to slash budget requests in response to lower city revenue

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 2, 2020

The City of Shenandoah is planning to cut budget requests from the City Council in response to a decline in the city’s generated revenue due to the COVID-19 shutdown.