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Amarillo council hears case for property-tax break to shore up child care providers

Amarillo City Council · January 28, 2025
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Summary

Skyler Gallup told the Amarillo City Council that adopting a state-backed property-tax exemption for licensed child-care providers would help stabilize 26 local programs, reduce pressure on wages and facilities and cost the city an estimated $28,000 at full abatement.

Skyler Gallup, representing Early Matters Texas Panhandle, urged the Amarillo City Council to adopt Prop 2, a state constitutional property-tax exemption for child-care providers, arguing the move would stabilize providers and support the local workforce. “By adopting Prop 2 and providing property tax relief for child care providers, you can help reduce the financial strain on these vital businesses,” Gallup said during the public meeting.

Gallup told the council the exemption would meaningfully affect 26 accredited child-care…

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