| Please send emails to Governor Abbott encouraging him to sign into law H.B. 21. H.B. 21 will reform the housing finance corporation program to ensure that these projects (1) provide actual public benefits, and (2) pay their fair share for the infrastructure and services they rely upon. Without this bill, other MUD taxpayers are forced to pick up the tab for a private apartment developer’s abuse of a property tax loophole. Please send emails to: Daniel.mittnacht@gov.texas.gov; Austin.holder@gov.texas.gov; and Robert.black@gov.texas.gov. mail to: The Honorable Greg Abbott Governor of the State of Texas P.O. Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711-2428 Below is an example. Please use your own words. Please add your personal experiences. Re: H.B. 21 Dear Governor Abbott and Staff, As a homeowner and taxpayer, I encourage you to sign H.B. 21 by Representative Gates and Senator Bettencourt into law. This bill closes the housing finance corporation’s property tax loophole. This abusive practice causes millions of dollars to be removed from property tax rolls, increasing the burden on taxpayers like myself to fund and maintain the infrastructure and services provided to these developments. We need the reforms in H.B. 21 to protect all taxpayers and ensure that housing finance corporations truly provide affordable housing before receiving a tax exemption. We appreciate all that you do, and your support of this important legislation is much appreciated. God Bless Texas! |