2027 Jason DeCuir (Catholic BR HS) has been good out of the pen tonight for @knightknation4L 17U Scout. 6-1, 170-pounds 1.2 no-hit innings so far with 0 BB & 2 K on 21 pitches (67% strikes) for the former Future Gamer & @ECCCBaseball commit. Fastball plays with some carry up in the zone and his slider has flashed at times too. #BeSeen FB: 86-89 SL: 75-77 (2446-2553) CH: 74 @AlexArmandPBR

#TeamAdvantous was proud to volunteer with First Tuesdays at the Louisiana School for the Deaf, where we helped brighten the school’s halls by painting colorful murals for students, staff, and visitors to enjoy. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back, support our community, and play a small part in creating a more vibrant and welcoming space.

🚨 Tax Policy Alert: Texas Data Centers If you have not yet seen it, Governor Abbott issued a directive this week to the PUC and ERCOT that could have significant implications for data center development in Texas. Among the items included is a pledge to work with the Legislature to repeal sales tax exemptions and other incentives for data centers. While much of the attention will focus on grid reliability and infrastructure costs, the potential impact on future investment decisions and economic development will be worth watching closely. As policymakers evaluate potential changes, it will be important to consider both the costs and the benefits that large-scale capital investment brings to Texas, including jobs, economic activity, and state and local tax revenues. This is an issue that Advantous Consulting will be monitoring as we move toward the next legislative session. Link to Press Release: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…

🐻 @CurDogBaseball in the Top 5!

JD is coming into his own!!!💨 @CurDogBaseball @JasonDeCuir

Former Future Gamer 2027 RHP Jason DeCuir (Catholic BR HS) has been stellar out of the pen this morning. 6-0, 175-pounds Two no-hit innings with 0 BB & 1 K so far on 19 pitches (74% strikes) for the @ECCCBaseball commit. Athletic mover with a quick arm stroke from a lower release height. Check out the KS in the last clip below with his SL 🌪️ #BeSeen #NPI26 FB: 87-92 SL: 77-79 (2542-2883) CH: 81 @ShooterHunt | @AlexArmandPBR | @Tyler__Leary

Bears keep climbing! 🐻🤘🇺🇸 @CurDogBaseball

Last week will forever be one of the most memorable weeks of my life. First, @jdecuir_23 & @CurDogBaseball celebrated as 3-peat state champs in one of the wildest high school baseball games (15 innings) you could ever witness. In the same week, I also received “the call” from both @CHSBRAthletics @HUBisonSports that I was being inducted into their HOF for my contributions to @chsbr_soccer @HUBISONFOOTBALL. I am extremely honored, grateful and humbled by it all.

Advantous’ Blaike Ordes and @rachael_averett will be speaking to members of the @LouisianaAGC at their upcoming Tax Updates Webinar. The session will cover key tax developments and updates impacting contractors across Louisiana, with insights on a wide range of tax topics and current issues to watch. We’re looking forward to joining the conversation and connecting with attendees during the webinar.

Advantous’ Donna Lawrence and Corey Faucheux enjoyed attending the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (@txtaxpayers)'s Dallas Networking Event at Topgolf. 🏌️ Spending the afternoon at the golf bays, it was a great opportunity to connect with professionals across the tax and public policy community in a fun and engaging setting. The event offered plenty of time for meaningful conversations and new connections. We appreciate TTARA for bringing everyone together.

Join us in congratulating Kim Wallett on earning her Certified Credits and Incentives Professional (CCIP) designation from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (@IPTATL). This achievement reflects Kim’s deep expertise and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of credits and incentives with confidence and precision. We’re proud to have her on #TeamAdvantous and look forward to the continued impact she will bring to our clients and team.

Advantous' Donna Lawrence is excited to be attending the Wyoming County Assessors Association Summer Conference in Gillette, WY, June 22–24. For Donna, this event is more than a conference, it’s a chance to reconnect with a community she’s been part of for more than 20 years. With deep experience in Wyoming property tax across industry roles, she brings a strong understanding of compliance, reporting, and the nuances that make this space unique. We’re looking forward to the discussions ahead and staying engaged on the evolving challenges in property tax. If you’ll be in Gillette, be sure to connect with Donna. If not, we’re always open to continuing the conversation.

Advantous' Matt Rookard was in Washington, D.C. for the 66th Annual State Chamber/AIA Washington Fly-In. It was a productive week of engagement, uniting Arkansas business leaders and members of Congress for impactful discussions and continued progress. Matt had the opportunity to hear from Congressman Steve Womack and Representative French Hill while connecting with peers on key issues impacting the business community. Great to see continued collaboration at the national level.

Mark your calendars! 📆October 5-6, 2026 |📍Omni Houston Hotel | Houston, TX Building on five years of momentum, Advantous Consulting is excited to host its 6th Annual SALT Summit in Houston. Join us for a day and a half of engaging sessions featuring top voices in state and local taxation, including industry experts, policymakers, and business leaders. This year’s Summit will dive into the most relevant and forward-looking state and local tax topics through expert-led panels and targeted presentations. Stay tuned for more details coming soon, including registration and hotel block information, speaker announcements, and session schedules. We can’t wait to welcome you! advantous.com/2026-salt-summ…

No Hitter #3! Jason DeCuir Jr. goes 6 innings with 13 Ks and Tyler Denicola come in to get the final 3 outs

Advantous was honored to attend the Louisiana Future Energy reception during CERAWeek 2026, bringing together energy executives, government leaders, and innovators shaping the future of global energy. Louisiana’s world-class infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, and balanced, strategic approach across the oil and gas, hydrogen, offshore energy, solar, alternative fuels, and carbon capture sector positions it as a leader in meeting global energy demand while driving economic growth. Thank you to @GNOinc for the continued collaboration and strong partnership across state lines. #CERAWeek #FutureOfEnergy #EnergyLeadership #LouisianaEnergy #EnergyInnovation

How do companies actually get approved for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program? Many assume it’s just an application process. In reality, it’s a competitive, scored evaluation, and how a project is structured can materially impact approval. Enterprise Zone designations in Texas are awarded through quarterly rounds based on three key factors: • Distress of the project area (demographics, unemployment, poverty levels) • Local incentives and government support • Capital investment, job creation, and wage levels That means two similar projects can have very different outcomes depending on how the application is built and supported. In Week 2 of our Texas Enterprise Zone series, we break down: • How the scoring process works • What drives a stronger application • Where companies commonly lose points If you’re preparing for an upcoming submission round, this may be helpful. Read the full blog post here: advantous.com/engineering-a-… #TexasEnterpriseZone #EconomicDevelopment #TaxCredits #StateIncentives #SiteSelection #BusinessExpansion

It’s Gameday 🆚 Belle Chasse ⏰ 5 P.M. 📍 Grizzly Field

Quick property tax insight: The recent surge in WTI oil prices doesn’t automatically translate into higher mineral property tax valuations in Texas. Under Texas Tax Code §23.175, the oil and gas prices used in appraisal models are statutorily determined, so current market spikes would not directly drive property tax values higher. That said, mineral valuations are still an opinion of market value as of January 1, and other non-pricing factors within the discounted cash flow model, including production forecasts, lease operating expenses, discount rates, and economic life, can still significantly influence the final valuation. Worth keeping an eye on as we move through the middle of appraisal season.