Senate Bill 2 Explanatory Q&A
2020 Tax and Budget Deadlines 30k+
2020 Tax and Budget Deadlines less than 30k
2019 Budget Revenue Manual
CEU Form
Certificate of Attendance
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Basic Legal Requirements for Budget and Tax Rate Setting
A discussion of the requirements of Chapters 102 and 103 of the Local Government Code, along with a general overview of the laws concerning the property tax rate setting process.
Bill Longley, Legislative Counsel, Texas Municipal League
10:00-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-11:45 a.m.
Components of a Budget and Budget Implementation
A discussion of the different approaches a city can take to the budgeting process, how to forecast municipal revenue, and an overview of financial reporting related to expenditures.
Martie Simpson, CPA, Executive Director, Government Finance Officers Association of Texas; Michael Rodgers, Director of Finance, City of Belton
11:45 a.m.-Noon
Break
12:00-1:30 p.m.
The Tax Rate Setting Process and SB 2
An overview of the tax rate setting process and a thorough discussion of the impact and implementation of the recent legislative overhaul to the property tax rate setting process.
Bill Longley, Legislative Counsel, Texas Municipal League; Michael Rodgers, Director of Finance, City of Belton; and Martie Simpson, CPA, Executive Director, Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
1:30 p.m.
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