Representative Justin Holland’s House Bill 1195 Becomes Law in Texas

Representative Justin Holland’s House Bill 1195 Becomes Law in Texas

Rockwall, TX (June 22, 2023) – During the 88th Regular Session, State Representative Justin Holland successfully passed House Bill 1195, also referred to as the ‘Dirty Deeds’ Law. Authored in the House by Rep. Holland and sponsored by Sen. Hall, HB 1195 will combat criminal deed fraud by granting County Clerk’s the authority to request […]

Governor Abbott urges local governments against increasing property taxes for Texans

Governor Abbott urges local governments against increasing property taxes for Texans

(MAY 20, 2020) Governor Greg Abbott yesterday responded to a letter from members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation regarding tax burdens on Texans. In his letter, the Governor voices his support of lessening the tax burden on Texans but clarifies that local governments—not the State of Texas—set the property tax rates. The Governor disagreed […]