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Bill proposes extension of Texas school district tax breaks for renewable energy companies

Texas lawmakers are proposing a 10-year extension and removal of job creation requirements from a tax abatement offered to big businesses by state school districts for renewable energy projects.

By John Breslin | Feb 15, 2021

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Houston's 2019 fiscal health receives a 'D' in Truth in Accounting report

A Truth in Accounting report ranked Houston 58th out of 75 cities nationally in its financial health based on the 2019 fiscal year (FY).

By April Bamburg | Jan 27, 2021

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Renewable energy subsidies in COVID relief bill 'is another example of political jujitsu,' CCME officer says

By Juliette Fairley | Jan 6, 2021

Renewable energy is the cheapest form of energy compared to coal and gas as the cost of wind fell 50%, and solar by 85%, in the past 10 years, Bloomberg reports.

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Proposed Wichita County solar farm may receive millions in tax breaks

By Juliette Fairley | Nov 2, 2020

The Texas comptroller has granted EDF Renewables and the Electra Independent School District in Wichita County permission to cut a deal that will save the French company millions of dollars in constructing a solar farm, according to media reports.

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Houston residents should be cautious with free tax prep services, 60 Plus Association says

By April Bamburg | Feb 11, 2020

Residents in West Houston and Katy have new resources to get help filing their taxes this year, because the AARP Tax-Aide program has nine sites in those areas and will offer services through April 15, according to the Houston Chronicle.

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Ohio company strikes deal with Texas school district for tax incentive

By Kimberly James | Jan 30, 2020

An Ohio company has made an agreement with a Houston-area school district that will slash taxes on a half-billion-dollar project.