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Gov. Abbott calls for second special session after Legislature fails to agree on property tax relief
Posted on · The second special session will focus solely on cutting property taxes.
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Politics
Abbott backs Phelan’s property tax cut plan, spurring ire from Patrick
Posted on · The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it.
Politics
Houston, Harris County Split Over Property Tax Bill
Posted on · A House amendment preempting Houston’s 2% revenue cap has won support from the city’s Democratic representatives, as well as from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Politics
Texas House Approves Property Tax Reform Bill, Setting Up Negotiations With The Senate
Posted on · The House approved the bill designed to slow local property tax revenue growth, but made the bill contingent on the passage of a school finance bill, which is still pending in the Senate.
Politics
Texas House Committee Passes Property Tax Reform Bill
Posted on · The bill would cap the increase in property tax revenues at 2.5 percent per year. Governor Greg Abbott has designated the measure an emergency item for the legislative session.
Politics
State Senate Begins Property Tax Reform Hearings
Posted on · Senator Paul Bettencourt’s bill would limit annual property tax increases to 2.5 percent.
Texas
Long-Simmering GOP Disputes Boil Over As Special Session Ends
Posted on · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick blamed House Speaker Joe Straus for the defeat of the Senate’s property tax and bathroom bills, indicating both would be issues in the 2018 elections.
Texas
Property Tax Relief Nears Finish Line In Texas House
Posted on · The bill approaching the House floor meets two of Governor Abbott’s key demands: Slow the pace of property tax hikes, and require voter approval if local governments seek higher increases.
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Property Tax And School Voucher Moved Quickly In Texas Senate, But House May Say Not So Fast
Posted on · The House has repeatedly voted against vouchers, and in the regular session they did not even take a vote on the property tax measure.