Propositions Two and Three on Ballot Amended to Limit Tax Claims
As early voting nears, excerpts from the Texas Legislative Council analysis explain that Proposition 2 closes a loophole allowing appraisers to use a highest and best use valuation, potentially raising residential property values. Senator Tommy Williams rejects any state property tax claim and notes the measure ensures primary residences are appraised as homes.
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Tommy Williams
Senate
House
Senate Research Center
Williams
City fights Cedar Bayou barge terminal plan gains push
Baytown officials and a local anti terminal group urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deny a permit extension for a proposed barge terminal across Cedar Bayou from Roseland Park. The effort cites a 25 year old boat slip permit and a 80 acre land lease tied to Richardson WaterRail. The two sides call for a public hearing to scrutinize the project.
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Baytown
Cedar Bayou
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Corps
City of
Citizens
Roseland Park
Army Corps of Engineers
Chambers County
Johnnie Jennings, Jr
Richardson — WaterRail
Jennings
Lee Regents Weigh Tuition Waiver Update
Lee College President Michael Murphy will brief regents on state law requiring tuition waivers for police officers and the Fiscal Operation Report for federal aid programs. Lawmakers expanded firefighter waivers to include police, but rules are not yet written and funding is uncertain.
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Lee College
Michael Murphy
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Murphy
Goose Creek opens culinary arts program at Stuart Career Center
Goose Creek CISD launches its first culinary arts program at Stuart Career Center with 51 students in year one and 31 enrolled in the inaugural class. Tina Andrade notes the curriculum provides a solid foundation in food safety and basic culinary skills, with second year students to earn a state recognized certification.
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Goose Creek Cisd
Stuart Career Center
Goose Creek
Culinary Arts
Art Institute
San Jacinto North
Tina Andrade
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Robert Head
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