Comments on: Republicans Want To Eleminate Property Tax In Favor Of Expanded Sales Tax http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/ Outside Austin, But Terribly Well Connected Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:10:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: cbelljr http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-179529 cbelljr Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:32:20 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-179529 www.propertytaxsolution.com Real Problems, Real Texans, Real Solutions. All Texans need to consider that while the current Ad Valorem system is well steeped in tradition, it is fatally flawed. Run away property values have caused Texans to rethink everything from retirement to long term purchases of taxable property. With the current effort to increase all Texas property values by hundreds of percent, our tax bills are assured to double every seven years for at least the next fifteen years! What does this mean to you? If your goal is to retire in ten years you need to set aside at least twice your current tax bill in order to retire in your current home. If your goal is to purchase property over a long term you are now faced being unable to project your escrow with any reasonable belief taht you will be accurate. Recent years have validated the fact that annually calculated escrow payments have the real ability to become larger than the stable, scheduled principle and interest payment. In the 80s two factors, inflation and runaway interest rates, destroyed our economy. Three factors are now at play, "ballon mortgages, dramatic increases in the sales price on fuel, electricity and other petroleum based products, and runaway property taxes. www.propertytaxsolution.com is the Real Solution! A locally controlled sales tax phased in over four years is the only responsible solution. Put the money back in the hands of Texans! Create real property Ownership! We must not be the first generation to leave our children a Texas in worst condition that we received Her. http://www.propertytaxsolution.com Real Problems, Real Texans, Real Solutions.
All Texans need to consider that while the current Ad Valorem system is well steeped in tradition, it is fatally flawed. Run away property values have caused Texans to rethink everything from retirement to long term purchases of taxable property. With the current effort to increase all Texas property values by hundreds of percent, our tax bills are assured to double every seven years for at least the next fifteen years! What does this mean to you? If your goal is to retire in ten years you need to set aside at least twice your current tax bill in order to retire in your current home. If your goal is to purchase property over a long term you are now faced being unable to project your escrow with any reasonable belief taht you will be accurate. Recent years have validated the fact that annually calculated escrow payments have the real ability to become larger than the stable, scheduled principle and interest payment. In the 80s two factors, inflation and runaway interest rates, destroyed our economy. Three factors are now at play, “ballon mortgages, dramatic increases in the sales price on fuel, electricity and other petroleum based products, and runaway property taxes. http://www.propertytaxsolution.com is the Real Solution! A locally controlled sales tax phased in over four years is the only responsible solution. Put the money back in the hands of Texans! Create real property Ownership! We must not be the first generation to leave our children a Texas in worst condition that we received Her.

]]> By: Charly Hoarse http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-179525 Charly Hoarse Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:50:26 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-179525 Colyandro, like Perry, and DeLay are going to lead their party back into the wilderness once the people finally notice what they've been up to. They appear to be worshipping at the altar of "The Church of the Market," but what they're really after is some sort of plutocracy, government of, by, and for the rich. Why? I don't know: maybe they're real believers in "trickle-down." Colyandro, like Perry, and DeLay are going to lead their party back into the wilderness once the people finally notice what they’ve been up to.
They appear to be worshipping at the altar of “The Church of the Market,”
but what they’re really after is some sort of plutocracy, government of, by, and for the rich. Why? I don’t know: maybe they’re real believers in “trickle-down.”

]]> By: jakintt http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-179523 jakintt Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:14:17 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-179523 This is of related interest. Wade Gent who I commented on here on another story has thrown his hat officially into the ring to challenge Betty Brown for her State House seat. It appears Mr. Gent favors this tax change. From The Terrell Tribune: Gent said he favors abolishing the school property tax in favor of a broad sales tax on nonfood items, a concept supported by the Republican Party of Texas. http://www.terrelltribune.com/articles/2007/09/18/news/news02.txt This is of related interest. Wade Gent who I commented on here on another story has thrown his hat officially into the ring to challenge Betty Brown for her State House seat.

It appears Mr. Gent favors this tax change.

From The Terrell Tribune:
Gent said he favors abolishing the school property tax in favor of a broad sales tax on nonfood items, a concept supported by the Republican Party of Texas.

http://www.terrelltribune.com/articles/2007/09/18/news/news02.txt

]]> By: The Texas Cloverleaf http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181612 The Texas Cloverleaf Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181612 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: Brains and Eggs http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181613 Brains and Eggs Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181613 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds, who is running for State Rep in HD-27. He took videos and did a series. Links are at<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds, who is running for State Rep in HD-27. He took videos and did a series. Links are at

]]> By: Bluedaze. http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181614 Bluedaze. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181614 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: McBlogger: low-calorie but still full-flavor http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181615 McBlogger: low-calorie but still full-flavor Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181615 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: StoutDemBlog http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181616 StoutDemBlog Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-181616 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: Burnt Orange Report: Our Eyes Are Upon Texas Politics. http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182320 Burnt Orange Report: Our Eyes Are Upon Texas Politics. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182320 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: BlueBloggin http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182321 BlueBloggin Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182321 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: Three Wise Men http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182322 Three Wise Men Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182322 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: South Texas Chisme http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182323 South Texas Chisme Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182323 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: Eye on Williamson http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182324 Eye on Williamson Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182324 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: Doing My Part For The Left http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182325 Doing My Part For The Left Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182325 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

]]> By: North Texas Liberal http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182326 North Texas Liberal Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2007/09/18/republicans-want-to-eleminate-property-tax-in-favor-of-expanded-sales-tax/#comment-182326 <!--%kramer-pre%-->opposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiopposing tax abatements for speculative real estate development in Lewisville. Vince at Capitol Annex has been keeping tabs on the Texas Conservative Coalition and its town hall meetings across East Texas in which they propose toeliminate property taxes in favor of an expanded sales tax, and points out that at least one new candidate has already started drinking their Kool-Aid. Hal at Half Empty was at a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Ron Reynolds who is running for State Rep in HD 27. He took videos and did a series. Links to the

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