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Karen Harper

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Senior Political Writer at The Dallas Morning News

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  • 2 weeks ago | 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.

  • 2 weeks ago | 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.

  • 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.

  • 2 weeks ago | 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.

  • 2 weeks ago | 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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Karen Brooks Harper @kbrooksharper
11 Apr 25

RT @AaronTorres_: After 14+ hours of debate in the Texas House, the state budget passed the chamber. 118-26 was the vote. 19 Republican…

Karen Brooks Harper
Karen Brooks Harper @kbrooksharper
11 Apr 25

1 a.m. And we haven't started HB 500 yet. #txlege #budgetnight

Karen Brooks Harper
Karen Brooks Harper @kbrooksharper
11 Apr 25

Rep. Lalani's attempt to get $100k to install a permanent air quality monitor in Fort Bend got a 72-72 vote, which means it fails. #txlege Opponents argued that mobile units and the state's network already place work well enough. Lalani points out how the county is growing.