The Proposed Texas House Bill 2889
The Texas House Bill 2889 proposed by State Representative Bryan Slaton, would offer property tax credits to married couples who have not been divorced.
The Texas House Bill 2889, would provide tax relief to married couples who have children. The tax credits would vary based on the number of children that the couple has.
Slaton believes that the bill will incentivize people to have more children, which he sees as important for the state’s birth rate.
Texas House Bill 2889 Proposes Child-Based Tax Credits
Under the proposed Texas House Bill 2889, a qualified married couple is defined as a man and a woman who are legally married to each other and have not been divorced.
The bill offers a 40% property tax credit to qualifying families with four qualifying children, with the discounts increasing by 10% per additional qualifying child up to 10 children. If a couple has 10 or more children, their household would be tax-free.
The proposed Texas House Bill 2889 has received criticism from some individuals, MSN reported. Ricardo Martinez, who is the CEO of an LGBTQ+ advocacy group called Equality Texas, believes that the bill is based on animosity towards the LGBTQ community and is against transgender individuals. Additionally, Dr. Eddie Carder, a constitutional law professor at Texas A&M, expressed worries about the bill’s constitutionality, arguing that it contradicts the Supreme Court’s decision that allows individuals to marry anyone they choose.
Despite the criticisms, Slaton believes that the bottom line is to see children do better with their mother and father in the same household. He argues that the Texas House Bill 2889 is designed to incentivize and promote healthy family units.
In conclusion, State Representative Bryan Slaton’s proposed Texas House Bill 2889 to offer property tax credits to non-divorced, traditional married couples has been met with both support and criticism. It is uncertain if the bill will receive approval and be enacted into law.
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