Interview: Sen. Paul Bettencourt on Property Tax Deal, Negotiation Process, Harris County Elections Office
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Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) joined The Texan’s senior reporter Brad Johnson to discuss the passage of the property tax relief compromise agreed to by the Texas House and Senate last week.
Bettencourt served as a chief negotiator for the Senate during the tense standoff between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, House Speaker Dade Phelan, and Gov. Greg Abbott.
“It’s quite frankly a joy to be able to be involved in a process that gives $18 billion of tax relief back to the citizens…
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