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By on June 30, 2021
Among the various bills that became law in the 87th Texas Legislature of 2021 are two amendments to the Texas Tax Code that will significantly impact the procedures available for challenging the denial of tax refund claims and assessments by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in district court. Both of these bills (SB 903 and HB 2080) are intended to make district court more accessible to taxpayers.
Because 130 Years Isn't Long Enough
By on June 4, 2021
Under Texas law, a non-charitable trust may not last forever. Historically, a Texas trust was required to vest, "not later than 21 years after some life in being at t he time of creation of the interest, plus a period of gestation".