General Tax Concept The payment of membership dues to a charitable organization is deductible as a charitable contribution to the extent that the payment exceeds the fair market value of the benefits the member is entitled to receive in return for the payment.
Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens) is also commonly referred to as ceniza, barometer bush or purple sage. It is an evergreen shrub native to Texas and New Mexico. It is a hardy plant, particularly under the high heat conditions of its native land. Generally, these plants are low-maintenance and pest- and disease-free.
While central Texas sees hot and humid summers, north Texas gardeners must face cold, dry winters. The state lies in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hardiness Zones 6 to 9. Texas gardeners should select a tree according to the USDA zones as well as the tree's flower color, bloom time and general culture. Various purple flowering trees perform well in Texas home gardens. Texas Redbud The Texas redbud tree (Cercis canadensis var. texensis) belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae) and thrives in the foothills and canyons of north central Texas.