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Mar 12, 2021 Podcast

The one Patrick expects a lot of feedback on

In this grab bag episode: parking violation snitching, poo in the river, endangered affordable housing, Texas' convoluted property tax system, the City of Denton sues Ercot, Walmart/Target, and h...

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Mar 3, 2021 Podcast

Happy Texas Independence (from masks) Day!

On Tuesday, March 2, Texas Governor Abbott has declared an end to state mask mandates and a near-complete reopening of Texas business. We discuss whether this makes sense at this time, and the impact...

covid19

Feb 28, 2021 Roundup

The best laid schemes

Where did the Pandemic Flu plans go? ZacTax Roundup for February 2021

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Feb 12, 2021 Podcast

Back in the saddle

After a brief podcasting break, Patrick and Chad return for a semi-random discussion about whatever was on our mind. Topics include property tax analytics, the upcoming legislative session, lawsuits a...

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Feb 11, 2021 Podcast

Sales Tax (Post) Gameday - February 2021

After a brief hiatus, we're back with a somewhat meandering sales tax gameday. Join us as we dig into February sales tax allocations across the state of Texas and a whole lot more.Time Codes01:47...

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Dec 31, 2020 Roundup

Keeping our focus

ZacTax Roundup for December 2020

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Dec 16, 2020 Podcast

Greg Abbott: City Manager

Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants to take over policing of downtown Austin. We talk about Texas' continuing shift away from limited government/local control and what it means for Texas cities. Plu...

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Nov 30, 2020 Roundup

The two Gs

ZacTax Roundup for November 2020

city management

Nov 27, 2020 Podcast

Czech yourself before you wreck yourself

In a special, barely-related-to-city-government episode, Cody Janicek joins us from Prague to talk Covid, living in Europe as an American, growing up with Chad, and college rivalries.

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Nov 25, 2020 Podcast

The "Chad's Mannerisms" episode

Google announces a "No-Meetings Week", and CityLab discusses the downsides of open floor plans.TeePublicGoogle's 3-Word Plan to Help Employees Avoid Burnout Is So Simple You Should Stea...

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