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Bay Area News
Craddick Announces the Select Committee on Property
Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform ~Otto appointed chair~
by Cari Christman
(Austin) - Speaker Tom Craddick (R - Midland), today, announced the
formation of the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal
Reform, which will oversee all matters relating to property tax relief and
reforming the property appraisal system. Rep. John Otto (R - Dayton) will
chair the committee and Rep. Ken Paxton (R - McKinney) will serve as vice
chair.
"The House is committed to doing everything it can to provide meaningful and
responsible property tax relief to those who are strained by the burden of
soaring taxes," Speaker Craddick said. "Under the experienced leadership of
Rep. Otto, I have full confidence that the members of this committee will
come together and create a workable solution to this issue."
The committee will review the sections of the Texas Constitution and the tax
code that limit or authorize limiting the appraised value or increases in
the appraised value of property for tax purposes. It may request assistance
from any executive branch agency, and it will issue a report to the House of
Representatives before the 81st Legislative Session, which may include draft
legislation or recommendations for legislation.
"I would like to thank Speaker Craddick for allowing me to chair this
committee," Rep. Otto said. "This issue of property tax increases continues
to frustrate property owners who feel the current system is too subjective
and unfair. I look forward to working with the committee members as we
consider realistic ideas to improve the system for all taxpayers."
The committee members include: Rep. Drew Darby (R - San Angelo), Rep. Gary
Elkins (R - Houston), Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores (D - Palmview), Rep. Dan
Flynn (R - Van), Rep. Dan Gattis (R - Georgetown), Rep. Joe Heflin (D -
Crosbyton), Rep. Phil King (R - Weatherford), Rep. Tracy King (D -
Batesville), Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (D - San Antonio), Rep. Inocente "Chente"
Quintanilla (D - Tornillo) and Rep. Larry Taylor (R - Friendswood).
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