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

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

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

April 17, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: It's Getting Harder to Stay Weird

Amid state and federal nonsense, it's getting harder to stay weird

"...I will continue to speak on their behalf." Phony Tax Relief..."

May 12, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Council: A Busy Week at the Lege

City Council and the mayor confront the controlling state

"...everything the Chronicle's News team addressed last week: immigration, property taxes, transportation network companies, women's health, environmental protection, bathroom..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: All This, and Bull Creek Too

Council adopts budget after two grinding days of debate

"...two grinding days of debate over found money – property tax appraisals and collections having come in higher than..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Big Numbers Arrive

City budget staff briefs Council for FY2014-15

"...by proposing more than a two-penny decrease in the tax rate.” (emphasis in original)..."

Aug. 4, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Our Neighbors' Keepers

More than one way to save a neighborhood

"...homeowner, thereby reducing both the mortgage costs and the property tax burden on the "improvements" – i.e., the house..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...Would allow homestead property tax exemption to transfer to the surviving spouse of..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Bill 1 into law, which, in addition to cutting property taxes by one-third, will establish a merit-pay track for..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Blues for Clifford

Men are remembered not for what they had, but for what they gave

"...himself, on the road to re-election, for "the largest tax cut in Texas history ... and more money for..."

May 26, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Perry Settles for a 'Half-Loaf'

And he's 'stunned' that you would question his special sessions

"...version of a massive overhaul of education funding and property tax reform, and settle for bare-bones legislation that would,..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• The Senate passed the House's property tax reduction bill in a marathon session Tuesday night,..."

May 13, 2005 News Column

Mission, Not Accomplished

The city's draft budget is on the table, and the cuts just keep on coming

"...not so rich – recent hype about higher sales tax collections notwithstanding – the draft policy budget is more..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Perry Makes the Call

The long-awaited special session on school finance begins this week

"...a 30-day legislative special session on Educational Excellence and Property Tax Relief, to begin Tuesday, April 20. In a..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

City Begins Budget Cut-and-Paste

We're $68 million in the hole. What's council going to do about it?

"...The "structural funding gap" in the city's taxpayer-supported General Fund was first broached back in January, when..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Some brave suggestions on the city budget from someone whose job isn't subject to voter opinion.

"...where thousands have seen their own pink slips, should taxpayers be asked to keep other people employed so municipal..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

As Gov. Bush moves to D.C. in a wave of acclamation, the Legislature prepares to meet over redistricting and new legislation.

"...there it was downhill, via Social Security, Medicare, and tax relief, until the governor finally arrived at his only..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Freeport's Stronghold

Tax Dispute Puts West Texas Town in Financial Limbo

"...lost their jobs on October 1 hue to a tax dispute with Freeport-McMoRan. (l-r) Raul Balcazar who has worked..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...economic future for the venue as development and rising property values surround it on all sides...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

May 7 Elections Give Validation to Austin's Values

A taste of Austin politics in the suburbs

"...Capital Metro was worth the cost in local sales tax. For the most part, these efforts were resoundingly defeated,..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council to Finalize Aid Programs for COVID-Hit Businesses

Ready for relief

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

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...Gov. Greg Abbott named school finance, increasing teacher pay, property tax "reform," school safety, and (evoking Hur­ri­cane Harvey) disaster..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

If It's Broke, Don't Fix It

Texas school finance system ruled constitutional

"...critically iniquitous. Moreover, because it required districts to raise property taxes to maintain their schools, it was a de..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Files Challenge Lawsuit Against TCAD

Claims current property appraisal system is unconstitutional

"...filing suit against the Travis Central Appraisal District, commercial property owners, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, challenging the current..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

School Finance on Trial

Hearing only expected to last a short two and a half hours

"...Schools Association. Finally come the original plaintiffs: the Texas Taxpayer and Student Fair­ness Coalition (representing 400 poorer school districts,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Finance: A Timeline

"...Bill 1, a series of sales, tobacco, and alcohol tax increases to provide more school cash. State District Judge..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...her opposition to those incentive deals has saved the taxpayers money is questionable."..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: The Affordability Conundrum

If we want an affordable Austin, we'll have to afford it together

"...to carry a 50.27 cents per $100 assessed value property tax rate – .02 cents lower than last year's..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Column by Michael King

A Taxing Proposition

"...Current (FY 2011) Property Tax Rate: $0.4571 (per $100 valuation)..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...When you look at all the other taxing authorities pulling out of a program that you're supposed..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...is how to pay for it. Strike the current property tax revenues off the list of possible sources. The..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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