A family member was recently involved in an accident, and we’re trying to understand what people in Texas look for when hiring a personal injury attorney.
Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
Can someone explain Abbotts “empowering Texas taxpayers” pledge that’s making its way around the news cycle today. It calls for historic property tax reform.
One thing that really stands out to me is that the county I’m in has increased my homes value every year the past 4 years by tens of thousands even after appealing. Part of what I read is that the bill will prevent this from happening yearly and move appraisals to 5 years.
They also want to reduce the amount that schools can tax home owners. I kind of don’t mind that, but 100% support education. I know that sounds backwards but have you seen what some school districts do with the money that does NOT benefit education? Some of these football stadiums are of the most expensive in the country. They use them a few nights a week in the fall. I don’t see that helping our kids to read better. But I also think sports are great, I played sports in high school. But sometimes I feel we are going too far with the facilities here. But is this a way to just continue to destroy education which we all know is Abbotts agenda? He hates public schools. This is really not my opinion, it’s clearly become a fact. Will our schools just not get funded then? I know some local districts by me are crying their eyes out that he got the vouchers but is still not funding them. But some of this districts have sports facilities that cost hundreds of millions to maintain and tens of thousands per month to upkeep. So I kind of think they shot themself in the foot there. But think we need better salaries for teachers, better insurance and better retirement so our kids get the best teachers.
I just don’t fully understand the bill. I support tax relief as some places in Texas are 2% over the national average in property tax, but is this just a backdoor way to destroy schools?
I support lower taxes because if your property tax goes up thousands a year, then people get priced out of their homes because I know my salary isn’t increasing thousands per year. It’s getting tougher and tougher each year for us.
Is the bill really trying to help us “regular people” or is this just a scam to hurt our kids?
I’m really just trying to weed out the good and the bad so I’m truly informed. Not trying to start some huge debate. Just want to learn.
Good morning, Texas community.
I am a 39 year old single male living in South Africa.
I have a few questions if someone would be kind enough to answer.
If I am not locally a Texan or even an American would I still be accepted by the community if I move there?
Are the people friendly or do I have to keep my head down and mind my own business?
Do I have to pass a prerequisite to be accepted? Like National or State anthem?
Would it be more difficult getting a job as a foreigner?
What are some do's and dont's
Sorry if I sound ignorant and disrespectful
I’m a 20yo electrician and I’m going to work in Amarillo.
The pay is good but right now I have nothing but my truck and my camping gear. I have been on several, month long trecks in the Rockies and across the u.s.
So I know what to expect when it comes to living out of a tent or vehicle. I will only be doing this for a month til I can afford a place though.
What I do not know is what to expect from the people and local pd.
Where should I stay away from, any local weather info, should I bring an edc kit everywhere like some places.
Not trying to be killed in my sleep lol.