(AUSTIN) – Senator Tommy Williams (R – The Woodlands) was honored with a Legislative Achievement Award from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA). The purpose of the award, presented at the TTARA Annual Meeting in Austin on November 12, was to recognize and express appreciation for his leadership in crafting and passing landmark property tax reform legislation in the 81st Regular Legislative Session, including three constitutional amendments overwhelmingly approved by Texas voters at the polls on November 3.

This remarkable accomplishment made major improvements in virtually all aspects of the property tax, including valuation of property, regulation of appraisal district operations and taxpayer appeals. Together, the changes enacted represent the most significant reforms since the current system of property tax administration was adopted thirty years ago. The award reads in part: “As a result of his efforts, all Texas taxpayers will benefit from a more equitable and efficient system of property tax administration.”