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Mattie Parker: “80% of your individuals that are moving to Texas are moving…”

Featuring: Mattie Parker, Republican | Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker talks data center project, bond election and property tax relief

Published | Video Starts at 10:22

Yes, because of property values going up, but local governments are spending a lot. What do you say to that? Well, I think Texas continues to be really the fastest growing state in the country. And 80% of your individuals that are moving to Texas are moving to Texas cities. But let me take a step back to when I listen to statewide leaders and our state legislative bodies, both the Senate and the House, I fully understand as a property taxpayer why this conversation is happening. (10:22–10:27)

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Asserts that 80% of people moving to Texas are relocating to cities within the state.

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