
Karen Harper
Senior Political Writer at The Dallas Morning News
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news-journal.com | Karen Harper
AUSTIN — Business owners could exempt up to $25,000 in computers, furniture and other company equipment from their taxes under legislation approved Wednesday by the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, raises the business personal property exemption from $2,500. Supporters say the bill would particularly benefit small businesses that struggle to stay afloat with lower revenues than larger companies.
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gazettextra.com | Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas - Business owners could exempt up to $25,000 in computers, furniture and other company equipment from their taxes under legislation approved Wednesday by the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, raises the business personal property exemption from $2,500. Supporters say the bill would particularly benefit small businesses that struggle to stay afloat with lower revenues than larger companies. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
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2 weeks ago |
thebrunswicknews.com | Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas - Business owners could exempt up to $25,000 in computers, furniture and other company equipment from their taxes under legislation approved Wednesday by the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, raises the business personal property exemption from $2,500. Supporters say the bill would particularly benefit small businesses that struggle to stay afloat with lower revenues than larger companies.
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thederrick.com | Karen Harper |Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas — Business owners could exempt up to $25,000 in computers, furniture and other company equipment from their taxes under legislation approved Wednesday by the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, raises the business personal property exemption from $2,500. Supporters say the bill would particularly benefit small businesses that struggle to stay afloat with lower revenues than larger companies.
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swoknews.com | Karen Harper
AUSTIN, Texas — Business owners could exempt up to $25,000 in computers, furniture and other company equipment from their taxes under legislation approved Wednesday by the Texas Senate. Senate Bill 32, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, raises the business personal property exemption from $2,500. Supporters say the bill would particularly benefit small businesses that struggle to stay afloat with lower revenues than larger companies.
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