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July 26, 2017

Title: How High are Your Property Taxes?
Topic: Property Tax Reform

Discussed by Paul Bettencourt
with Bettencourt Tax Advisors (www.BTA.com)

Senator Paul Bettencourt serves District 7 in Northwest Harris County. He is the owner of Bettencourt Tax Advisors and the former Harris County Tax Accessor-Collector. Today, Paul will be discussing why rising property taxes is the top issue on the agenda for the Special Session.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are property taxes growing at such rate that many homeowners cannot keep up with their escalating payments?

On average, what is the growth of property taxes in several of the larger counties?

Are appraisals directly affecting property taxes?

Why are some cities and municipalities arguing against SB1?

Some don’t believe that the tax rate is too high. Are they blind or ignoring the problem on purpose?

Is the property tax rate in Harris County unsustainable?

When school districts approach the voters about an increase for special projects or buildings, are voters more likely to approve the request?

SB1 has been passed out of committee and is up for a vote on the Senate floor this week. Please call 512.463.4630 and implore your State Representative and State Senator to vote for property tax relief for all.

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July 10, 2017

Title: How Can we Fix Property Taxes in Texas?
Topic: Property Tax Reform

Discussed by Mayes Middleton
with Mayes Middleton (www.mayesmiddleton.com)

Enjoy this interview with Mayes Middleton, candidate for Texas State Representative, District 23. Mr. Middleton will be discussing: property taxes, runaway local debt, and the Special Session.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Mayes likes to refer to property taxes as “rent for the government”. Listen as he explains this statement and why we must stop taxing people out of their homes.

How does Mayes Middleton propose to “fix” the property tax situation in Texas?

Do the majority of voters really care about property taxes?

Do local elected officials blame those in Austin for the tax increase?

Is property tax reform on the Special Session agenda?

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