BBB will be offering resources to the business community throughout the week
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in April, 3 percent more than in April 2018.
Technology changes nearly as quickly as the calendar flips. A new device or upgrade that was trending not long ago may become antiquated or obsolete before you know it.
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas, a periodic report providing an overview of Texas’ major state taxes.
If Wage Gap Closed, Texas Women Could Afford More Than Nine Additional Months of Rent, 16 Additional Months of Child Care or Nearly Seven Additional Months of Health Insurance Premiums.
By Justin Tapp, RespectAbility Policy Fellow
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 102 Texas counties and a neighboring county in Oklahoma of the April 22, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal dis…
AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 961 original drilling permits in February 2019 compared 1,097 in February 2018. The February 2019 total included 887 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, seven to re-enter plugged well bores and 67 for re-completions…
Lawmakers start rolling out high-priority legislation
AUSTIN –– Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for December 2018 came from 179,434 oil wells and 89,562 gas wells.
FFO Home is celebrating the Grand Opening of a new store in Stephenville, TX. This will be the 68t h store company wide and 5t h store in Texas. The top 50 furniture retailer offers outstanding quality furniture and mattresses at the lowest prices in the market . FFO Home's new store will be…
Order stops state, local authorities from purging voter rolls
By Darren Turley, TAD executive director
Senate panel focuses on funding of public education
DALLAS – (Feb. 7, 2019) As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accelerated investment in the nation’s aging water infrastructure.
Session III of Rural Economic Development Strategies:
02/08/2019AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 1,196 original drilling permits in January 2019 compared to 1,166 in January 2018. The January 2019 total included 1,102 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, seven to re-enter plugged well bores and 87 for …
Identifying & Developing Your Entrepreeneurs
Small Business Day gives us an opportunity to mingle with Legislators and their staff during the Monday evening reception and to hear about the challenges facing small business during General Session on Tuesday.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $953.9 million in local sales tax allocations for February, 4.6 percent more than in February 2018.
An Austin-based online fishing company is in deep water with consumers nationwide after dozens have filed complaints against the business for allegedly never delivering ordered products.
When it comes to achieving personal success or accumulating wealth in America, there is no one "set-in-stone" path. But the most accepted formula still seems to be: make excellent grades, earn a college degree, and climb the corporate ladder by outworking everyone around you.
The Colony, TX (February 6, 2019) – Homeowners need to be aware that some federal tax deductions or credits have changed under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The changes could affect taxpayers’ liability or tax refund. Liberty Tax looks at four changes that local homeowners may need to consider.
February 5, 2019 — BestVPN.org has just published a study that analyzes, state by state, how many victims fall prey to catfishing and how much money they’re losing to these false online identities in the process. With Valentine’s Day coming up, BestVPN.org has compiled this report to shine a…
“Add the recent government shutdown to the list of things that didn’t slow the American job market,” the New York Times (2/1, A1, Casselman) reported on its front page, as according to the Labor Department, the US economy “added 304,000 jobs in January,” although “unemployment ticked …
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in January, 6 percent more than in January 2018.
Senate committee starts work on property tax reform
COLLEGE STATION – The Super Bowl spike related to chicken wing consumption in the U.S. is an annual trend that stresses poultry production and inflates prices, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
(AUSTIN) — The Comptroller’s office examines the history and intricacies of the Texas school finance system in a special edition of Fiscal Notes, released today. In 2016, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the school finance system meets minimum constitutional requirements but needs "transfo…
The cryptocurrency industry has been on a roller-coaster ride in recent years, with prices shooting up, then falling sharply. Bitcoin (BTC) lost nearly 70 percent of its value in 2018, triggering a domino effect as other cryptocurrencies such as Binance Coin (BNB) and EOS also experienced losses.
AUSTIN- Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that due to the federal government shutdown, the Veterans Land Board unanimously voted to place a freeze on loan payments for federal employees who are Veterans and hold a home or land loan with the Veterans Land Board. To be el…
AUSTIN - Today, the Railroad Commission of Texas launched its RRC Online Inspection Lookup (OIL) tool for searching statewide oil and gas inspection and enforcement information, including notices of violation and intentions to sever leases. For the first time in RRC history, RRC OIL allows a…
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has released the newest list of people who are no longer authorized to perform or offer to perform licensed services in Texas. The orders represent actions taken in the last 90 days by TDLR’s Executive Director, Brian Francis, and the…
Unemployment rate remains at historic low for third straight month
NFIB’s Chief Economist William Dunkelberg discusses the impact of the talent gap and how small business owners can address it.
The Colony, TX (January 16, 2019) – Millions of taxpayers could miss out on a tax break worth more than $6,400 this year. It’s called the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and, according to the IRS, one of every five workers doesn’t know or doesn’t realize they’re eligible. Liberty Tax Servic…
Economic forecasts for 2019 haven’t been the most glowing, and that has plenty of people worried about what a weak economy could mean for them personally, from job losses to a hit to retirement-savings accounts.
PhytoGen, the U.S. cottonseed brand of Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, is partnering with Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Greendenim recycling program to help bring cotton’s sustainability message full circle.
American Farm Bureau Federation policy experts gave an overview of the issues expected to affect farmers and ranchers in 2019 in a workshop at the organization's 100th Annual Convention.
WHAT:Notification of Address Change for Vocational Rehabilitation Services OfficeWHO:Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services Staff in Cleburne and StephenvilleWHEN:*Effective as of Tuesday, Jan. 15WHERE:From: To:904 N. Main …
01/09/2019AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 811 original drilling permits in December 2018 compared to 885 in December 2017. The December 2018 total included 750 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 10 to re-enter plugged well bores and 51 for re-com…
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $734.7 million in local sales tax allocations for January, 3.6 percent more than in January 2018. These allocations are based on sales made in November…
Texas has landed its first investment project under a portion of the $1.5 trillion tax overhaul signed by President Donald Trump in 2017 designed to encourage investment in economically distressed areas.
Health insurance, state collection of union dues also on NFIB agenda for 2019
The Colony, TX (January 9, 2019) – At this time of year, filing tax returns ranks right up there with public speaking as among the scariest things we have to do in life. Liberty Tax Service advises taxpayers to take a deep breath and visit their tax preparer early.
Smoking doesn’t just ruin your health. It can also burn a nasty hole through your wallet. Tobacco use accounts for nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. each year and is the leading cause of lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association. Even those around tobacco smokers aren’t …
If you still haven’t made resolutions for 2019, it’s not too late – especially when those resolutions involve your retirement.
Rx Industry’s Share Repurchases Hit $73 Billion Since Tax Law Passed
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