Council to Finalize Aid Programs for COVID-Hit Businesses

Ready for relief

"...may also be eligible for local relief through property tax abatements, as Council is slated to approve modifications to..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

News Roundup: TCAD Denies Rent Too Damn High

And where are all the voters?

"...• Democracy Inaction: Early voting for the Nov. 3..."

Nov. 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2: Toll Roads, Taxes, TYC

With minor opposition, Eckhardt is setting priorities for next term

"...a campaign platform that promotes economic growth, reduced property taxes, and eliminating taxpayer-funded abortions through the city/county health care..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pat Forgione's Last Sales Job

AISD spins the wheel on bond election

"...will retire next year. Under Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code, school districts are classified as property-wealthy or..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Prop. 1 and the Nuances of Privacy

"...the waiver requirements in the OGO to open up tax giveaway discussions. The Chronicle repeated this idea in its..."

April 26, 2006 Postmarks

A Boy Named Sue

Jim Bob Keeps Up the Fight

"...by Sen. Jeff Wentworth (R-San Antonio) that passed the Texas Legislature in 1995. The bill, which the city refers..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Faster Than Sound: Cheer Up Charlies Principal Maggie Lea Takes on Breast Cancer

Cheer Up Charlies co-owner reflects on business and mental health evolution following diagnosis. Meanwhile, the Convention Center expansion gets approval by Music Commission, and Project ATX6 announces a new lineup.

"...At the meeting, new nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians spoke in favor of the expansion, with input..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Senate Bill Could Kill Deal to Build Pro Soccer Stadium in Austin

Precourt argues SB 1771 would “jeopardize the viability of Austin FC”

"...hearing on Tuesday evening, Greeley told the Senate Property Tax Committee that the bill would “jeopardize the viability of..."

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Lege Land: Budget Imbalancing Act

Texas faces $4.3 billion revenue shortfall

"...The Texas Constitution instructs the state Legislature to pass a balanced..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dukes and Money

Questions persist about Rep. Dukes' finances

"...and minority-owned businesses). The company failed to file state franchise-tax returns for 2005, 2006, and 2007 and is currently..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is The Interim Over Already?

Speaker Craddick hands out the interim committee appointments.

"...on two groups – Medicaid, and Sporting Goods Sales Tax. But for you hardened lege watchers, more appointments below..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Steams Ahead With “Renters’ Rights Agenda”

Plus, council takes on Colony Park and city-owned property

"...eviction. The right to cure, an amendment to city code, will make permanent renter protections that were established early..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor Adler on How the 86th Legislature Will Affect Austin

“Something’s going to have to give. It’s real.”

"...most specifically its likely effects on Austin and other Texas cities. Overall – it’s not a pretty prospect...."

May 29, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Election Notes

Tidbits from the campaign trail

"...appointed Williams chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisal and Revenue Caps; this comes after he put..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...determine whether he will be sent to the adult Texas Department of Criminal Justice to serve out the remainder..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...slightly higher than anticipated, with little dissent over the tax rate (unchanged), and boosts to employee pay, social services,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...only reason land has value for billboards is that taxpayers bought right of way adjacent to that land and..."

May 11, 2001 Column

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...upcoming biennium, the GOP representative from Plano railed about Texas taxpayers subsidizing films. To illustrate Shaheen's point, fellow fringer..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...On April 23, things were looking good for the Texas film industry. After months of negotiations, marquee names from..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

Trying to Avoid Jury Duty?

"...Not under the circumstances you've described. The Texas Government Code addresses jury duty, including the general qualifications..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

"...•The Republican Party of Texas hammered another nail in its 2008 coffin this week,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...Will our democracy survive the night? Will Texas inch a little closer to turning Travis-County-blue? Will D6..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements

"...seems to depend on a hawkish attitude and a tax code reform that would benefit the rich. By contrast,..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Lege Lines

Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more

"...Finally, after one regular and three special sessions, Texas lawmakers have called sine die for real on the..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...that fights to maintain weirdness in every HOA and tax code. You’re never too far from something unique if..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Election Follies

Pressley contests D4 election, Zimmerman in ethics trouble

"...Zimmerman's Jan. 15 campaign finance report, was noteworthy because Texas Election Code prohibits "mak[ing] or authoriz[ing] a payment from..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Beside the Point: Sue Sue Sue-Dio

While City Hall slumbers, the law in its majesty marches on

"...the historic zoning program, which designates historic properties for property-tax abatements (and effectively acts as the designator for abatements..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Ponders a Budget Fix

"...strategic plan and $7.1 million to cover a predicted tax shortfall. In 2008, voters approved a property tax increase..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Lowdown

Campaign finance scam, Chinese prison labor, & bookstore conglomerates

"...TV ads for George W. Bush. Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, a guy who considers "ethics" a four-letter word, is..."

May 4, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Articulations

60 Candles,Hundreds of Dancers

"...Artists' Legal & Accounting Assistance of Austin is presenting "Tax Filing for Artists," two hours of info about filing..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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