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Texas comptroller updates its ‘Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide’

Texas comptroller updates its ‘Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide’

To help Texans better understand Texas tax revenue, the Comptroller's office has updated Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide (PDF). The report provides a graphic-rich overview of major state and local taxes, including historical collections and estimates of future revenue growth. The guide, which features a tablet-friendly design

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Do a home inventory now; get your insurance claim paid faster later

(Texas Department of Insurance) – Keeping a list of stuff inside your house—or a home inventory—could help you make a homeowners insurance claim after a fire or disaster. Most insurance companies will want a record of lost or damaged items before they pay a claim. Many companies have apps

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County requests new district court from Texas Legislature

Ellis County, TX – At their regular meeting on February 4th, the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Texas Legislature to create a new judicial district court for Ellis County. Addressed to Senators Bob Hall and Brian Birdwell, as well as District 10 Representative Brian Harrison, the

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Texas Water Foundation, Texas Rural Funders call for collaboration to address gaps

AUSTIN – Texas Water Foundation and Texas Rural Funders have released a new report highlighting urgent workforce challenges affecting Texas' water and broadband infrastructure sectors. The report highlights how labor shortages in these fields threaten the state’s economic growth and community well-being, especially in rural areas. It also provides

Title insurance rates to decrease 10%

The Commissioner of Insurance has ordered a decrease in title insurance rates statewide. The 10% reduction will take effect later this year. Read the order (PDF). Cassie Brown, the state insurance commissioner, said the reduction will save Texas consumers an estimated $238 million a year in title premiums. “Every time

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State Fair of Texas seeks unique small businesses for 2025 event

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2025 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2025 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual State Fair of Texas comprises a vast collection of small businesses – more than 90 concessionaires, and more than 200 exhibitors come

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City of Glenn Heights’ Travis Bruton appointed to National League of Cities 2025 Small Cities Council

NLC – Travis Bruton, Glenn Heights City Council Place 3, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Bruton was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Steve