Published: 04-24-08
(Austin) - Speaker Tom Craddick (R - Midland) today appointed Rep. Ken Paxton (R -McKinney) vice chair of the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform.
The committee will oversee all matters related to property tax relief and reforming the property appraisal system.
Rep. Paxton is a strong advocate for taxpayer relief and appraisal reform Speaker Craddick said. Given his work on the House Ways & Means Committee he is well- versed on these issues and he will be an excellent member of this committee.
The Committee is charged with reviewing the sections of the Texas Constitution and the Tax Code that limit or authorize limiting the appraised value or increases in the appraised value of certain property for property tax purposes. It may request assistance from any executive branch agency and it will issue a report to the House of Representatives before the 81st Legislative Session which may include draft legislation or recommendations for legislation.
I am grateful to Speaker Tom Craddick for appointing me to the Select Committee on Property Tax Rep. Paxton said. Issues relating to property taxes are of great concern to my constituents who contact me regularly regarding this issue. I look forward to working with my colleagues on this committee to find a solution for providing meaningful relief for property owners across Texas.
Rep. Paxton is serving his third term as the state representative for House District 70. He is the vice chair of the House State Affairs Committee and he is a member of the House General Investigating & Ethics Committee and the House Ways & Means Committee.
