Karen Harper

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.

1 month ago | union-bulletin.com | Talia Richman |Karen Harper

Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3, priority legislation to create education savings accounts, which would give families access to public dollars to pay for private school tuition. Joining the author, Republican Rep.

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Talia Richman |Karen Harper

By Talia Richman and Karen Brooks Harper, The Dallas Morning News Texas Republicans' demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3, priority legislation to create education savings accounts, which would give families access to public dollars to pay for private school tuition.

1 month ago | swoknews.com | Talia Richman |Karen Harper

Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3, priority legislation to create education savings accounts, which would give families access to public dollars to pay for private school tuition. kAmy@:?:?8 E96 2FE9@C[ #6AF3=:42?

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Talia Richman |Karen Harper

Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3, priority legislation to create education savings accounts, which would give families access to public dollars to pay for private school tuition.