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.
Salvia faranacea, also known as Victoria Sage or Mealy Sage, is a tender perennial that will repeat year after year in the southern part of the state. These blue or white flowers grow along the roadside in Central Texas and also grace gardens.