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February 12, 2020
Title: Property Taxes Impact Everyone
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 3
You may think that property taxes do not impact you because you rent a home or apartment, but you’d be wrong! Property taxes are, in many ways, a part of every person’s life every day.
Emily Sass is the Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Innovation in Education. Today, Emily will be explaining how property taxes affect everyone’s life in ways you could never imagine.
Click
here to view the report by Emily Sass, Austin Griesinger, and Parker Stathatos with the
TPPF.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How do property taxes impact everyone in Texas?
Home Owners: Have your property taxes increased dramatically? What have you done about it? Anything? Well, you should be doing something!
Listen as Emily Sass explains what the Texas Constitution of 1876 states concerning state education and its funding and how the Texas Supreme Court has interpreted it over the past century.
What is “Robin Hood” as it pertains to this issue?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Property Taxes Impact Everyone
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Click
here to view the report by Emily Sass, Austin Griesinger, and Parker Stathatos with the
TPPF.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In Texas, is education funding treated as a shared responsibility between state
and local governments?
What are some of the defects and inequalities that are currently present in the
Texas education system?
Listen as Emily Sass explains the M&O (maintenance and operations) within the
budgets of all Independent School Districts in Texas. What is included in this?
What is “interest and sinking” (I&S)?
Does more money equal better education and better results?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Property Taxes Impact Everyone
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Emily Sass
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Click
here to view the report by Emily Sass, Austin Griesinger, and Parker Stathatos with the
TPPF.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do we need to overhaul how public education is funded in Texas?
What other options are available to help the Texas public education system?
What plans are in place for the report (link above) that Emily wrote with fellow TPPF analysts?
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December 5, 2016
Title: Is a Property Tax Overhaul in the Future?
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Paul Bettencourt
with Bettencourt Tax Advisors (www.BTA.com)
Based on the public testimony received by the Select Committee, it
is clear that the process for setting and adopting property tax rates must be
reformed to make it more transparent and directly accountable to voters.
Listen in as Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt discusses what “should” be
done in the upcoming Texas Legislature.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is escrow? How is it calculated?
Are skyrocketing property taxes forcing homeowners from their homes?
Are citizens upset with their property tax bills?
What should be done about the tax-rate increase?
Will Joe Straus and his Democrat colleagues stop Paul’s efforts and the efforts
of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick?
For more information on this issue, click
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Title: Is a Property Tax Overhaul in the Future?
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by James Quintero
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Follow-up to State Senator Paul Bettencourt’s interview…. It is so
important that the men and women we elected to represent us know how we really
feel about this issue. But, how can average citizens make a
difference?
James Quintero is the Director at the Center for Local Governance at the
Texas Public Policy Foundation. Listen in as he gives more details everyone
should be aware of.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How cognizant of their property taxes are homeowners? Are some just completely
clueless?
What is already being done to overhaul the current property tax system?
The Texas Senate is predicted to pass a great property tax relief bill this next
Session. However, the House is a different story. Listen in as James Quintero
offers his opinion.
How can the average citizen convince their Elected Officials to pass tax relief?
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May 22, 2013
Title: Time is Running Out
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
The deadline to protest your property taxes in May 31. Let Republic Property
Tax do all the filing and legal work for you!
You don’t owe them a dime if they
don’t reduce your property taxes! Contact them today, as time is running out!
Log on to www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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May 23, 2011
Title: Time is Running Out! Call Republic Property Tax Today!
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Part 1of 3
Houston home values are decreasing while their property taxes remain the same! Call Republic Property Tax at 713.489.8543 for your FREE consultation. In fact - you won’t owe them a dime unless they save you money! Log on to
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com for more.
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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Everyone likes to
save money - especially a lot of money! Let Jayson Mullin at
Republic Property Tax help you save on your home OR business property taxes.
Time is running out though! Call him today at 713.489.8543 or log on to
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
A computer program
determined your property assessment. Was it correct? The Houston
Chronicle wrote that 74 percent of property values have decreased over the past
year. Did your tax assessment decrease? Probably not! Let Jayson Mullin at
Republic Property Tax help you save on your home OR business property taxes.
Time is running out though! Call him today at 713.489.8543 or log on to
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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May 20, 2011
Title: Time Is Running Out to Save On Your Property Taxes: Call Republic Property Tax Today!
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
No Taxation without representation!
You don’t have to fight the appraisal
district by yourself. The Houston Chronicle recently reported that values are
down again this year yet the Appraisal District has stated they have not LOWERED
everyone’s evaluation. It is up to YOU to protest! And it is your RIGHT to
protest. Republic Property Tax can help and it does not cost anything upfront.
In fact, if they do not save you money, you owe NOTHING. Call Jason today at
713.489.8543 and ask him for your What’s Up Radio Program discount! The deadline
to file a protest is May 31st. Don’t Delay – call Jason today! For more, log
onto www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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May 18, 2011
Title: Time Is Running Out to Save On Your Property Taxes: Call Republic Property Tax Today!
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
No Taxation without
representation! You don’t have to fight the appraisal district by
yourself. The Houston Chronicle recently reported that values are down again
this year yet the Appraisal District has stated they have not LOWERED everyone’s
evaluation. It is up to YOU to protest! And it is your RIGHT to protest.
Republic Property Tax can help and it does not cost anything upfront. In fact,
if they do not save you money, you owe NOTHING. Call Jason today at 713.489.8543
and ask him for your What’s UP Radio Program discount! The deadline to file a
protest is May 31st. Don’t Delay – call Jason today! For more, log onto
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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May 10, 2011
Title: Property Value is Down - So Why Aren’t Property Taxes Down Too?
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Wouldn’t you love to
lower your property taxes? Well, the county doesn’t want you to
know that you can!!! Jayson Mullin, with
Republic Property Tax, says that if the
value of your home has decreased since the tumble in the economy, your property
taxes should decrease too! Call Jayson at 713.489.8543 today!
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April 28, 2011
Title: A right not exercised is a right lost!
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
A right not exercised is a right lost. Only 14% of Texans
exercise their right to protest the assessed value on their homes and/or
business. Jayson Mullin, with Republic Property Tax found at
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com joins us to encourage all property owners not to trust the County Appraisal District’s evaluation of your property - residential or commercial. Call Jayson at 713.489.8543
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April 26, 2011
Title: A right not exercised is right lost
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
A right not exercised is right lost. Only 14% of
Texans exercise their right to protest the assessed value on their homes and/or
business. Jayson Mullin, with Republic Property Tax found at
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com
joins us to encourage all property owners not to trust the County Appraisal
District’s evaluation of your property - residential or commercial. Call Jayson
at 713.489.8543
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April 19, 2011
Title: Every Texan has the right to protest the appraised value set by their County Appraisal District
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Segment 1 of 2
Attention Home and Business
owners: Property owners throughout the listening areas are now receiving their
notice of appraised value from their County Appraisal Districts. It’s easy to
have Republic Property Tax protest the appraised value. Every Texan has the
right to protest. Call Jayson at Republic Property Tax @ 713.489.8543 or log
onto www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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Title: Every Texan has the right to protest the appraised value set by their County Appraisal District
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Jayson Mullin
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Segment 2 of 2
Attention Home and
Business owners: Property owners throughout the listening areas
are now receiving their notice of appraised value from their County Appraisal
Districts. Jayson Mullin comments: “I really care about your home and your
business. Your property tax is my property tax. You have the right in Texas to
protest the appraised value. We can help you save money.” Call Jayson at
Republic Property Tax @ 713.489.8543 or log onto
www.RepublicPropertyTax.com.
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May 25, 2010
Title: THE DEADLINE IS A WEEK AWAY! Part 1 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
The deadline to file an appeal on your home or business taxes is next Tuesday June 1 at 5 pm. Let Alex Stone and his team of highly qualified and skilled partners handle the taxes for you - for free if they don’t get them lowered! What a deal! Log on today at www.RepublicPropertyTax.com
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Title: THE DEADLINE IS A WEEK AWAY! Part 2 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Call RPT today at 281.815.2544 to schedule a free consultation about how to lower your property taxes.
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Title: THE DEADLINE IS A WEEK AWAY! Part 3 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
RPT has helped thousands of Texans just like you lower their home or business property taxes. Sign up today! Visit www.RepublicPropertyTax.com for more info.
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May 18, 2010
Title: TAX TAX TAX Part 1 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
The deadline to file an appeal on your home or business taxes is fast approaching. Alex Stone and his team are ready to take on the task for - with no obligation to pay them if they don’t lower your taxes! Log on today at www.RepublicPropertyTax.com
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Title: TAX TAX TAX Part 2 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Call RPT today at 281.815.2544 to schedule a free consultation about how to lower your property taxes.
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Title: TAX TAX TAX Part 3 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Property taxes have sky rocketed all across the country. The rates in Texas, and in Harris County, aren’t outrageous like other places; however, you could still save a lot. Have Republic Property Tax help you out! Log on to www.RepublicPropertyTax.com for more info.
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May 10, 2010
Title: WILL YOU JUST ROLL OVER AND PAY? Part 1 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Property taxes in Harris and surrounding counties are going up up up. What can you do about yours? To learn more, log on to www.RepublicPropertyTax.com
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Title: WILL YOU JUST ROLL OVER AND PAY? Part 2 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Are you tired of fighting the county government on your own about your ever increasing property taxes? You probably won’t have any luck. Ask Alex and his highly trained and successful team to fight for you! Log on to www.RepublicPropertyTax.com for more details.
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Title: WILL YOU JUST ROLL OVER AND PAY? Part 3 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
If RPT cannot save you money on your property taxes, you don’t pay them! Now that’s what I call a good deal! Visit www.RepublicPropertyTax.com to sign up for an assessment today!
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May 3, 2010
Title: NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION Part 1 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
Alex Stone is a Senior Partner with Republic Property Tax, a Houston-based property tax relief company. What makes them different from all the others? How much can you save on your property taxes? Log on to www.RepublicPropertyTax.com to learn more.
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Title: NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION Part 2 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
How are your property taxes figured? Are they “fair”? Contact Alex at www.RepublicPropertyTax.com to receive more info. Oh, and by the way, RPT will not charge you a dime if they don’t save you money!
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Title: NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION Part 3 of 3
Topic: Property Taxes
Discussed by Alex Stone
with Republic Property Tax (www.RepublicPropertyTax.com)
RPT not only does assessments for home owners, but business owners as. To see how much you might be able to save, visits www.RepublicPropertyTax.com And become a FB fan of Republic Property Tax!
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