ACTION ALERT: Yes on SB 2, HB 3497, and HB 607

This week, we could see action on several of our priorities in the Legislature:

SB 2 Relating to charter schools and home-rule charter school districts.

• Status: Voted favorably out of House committee. 
• Recommendation: FOR 
• Comment: Will lift the cap on the creation of charter schools and create more choice.
• Additional Research: Lifting the cap on charters 
• Call to action: Contact the calendars committee to schedule this bill for a floor vote.

HB 3497 Relating to state savings and government efficiency through a taxpayer savings grant program.

• Status: Public hearing scheduled for May 13th 11:30am NOTICE 
• Recommendation: STRONGLY FOR
• Comment: Replaces SB 1575. This will save taxpayers millions and will give parents the freedom to choose the right education for their children.
• Research: It's Time for School Choice in Texas 
• Call to action: Contact committee members to voice your support FOR this bill. \

 HB 607 Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.

• Status: Placed on General State Calendar     Recommendation: STRONGLY FOR

• Research: Fixing the Texas Magin Tax 

• Comment: The franchise tax is more than a business income tax it's a revenue tax that punishes Texas businesses even if they loose money. 

• Call to action: Contact your state representative (find your rep) and voice your support for this bill.

  (h/t New Revolution Now)