In-Depth
Property Tax Reform Is Law. What Happens Now?
Posted on · SB 2 will slow the rate at which property taxes can climb, but those already facing high taxes on their homes will see little relief.
Tag: property tax
Houston Matters
Survey Reveals Texans’ Opinions On How To Fund Public Schools, As Legislative Session Nears Close
Posted on · Views tend to differ between demographics.
Politics
In A Surprising Turn, Texas House Opts To Delay Consideration Of Sales Tax Swap Legislation Until 2021
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott and other legislative leaders endorsed the sales tax increase, intended to help fund ongoing cuts to school district taxes. But it has been effectively killed this session.
Politics
Texas Senate Approves School Finance Reform Bill, But Opts Not To Fund It With A Sales Tax Hike
Posted on · The chambers will need to negotiate how to give teachers pay raises, whether to adjust how students take standardized tests and how to provide long-term property tax relief for Texans.
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.
Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Other Top Officials, Propose Raising The Sales Tax To Provide Property Tax Relief
Posted on · The state's Big Three unveiled the proposal in a joint statement. The idea would need approval from two thirds of the House and Senate and a majority of Texas voters.
Texas
Texas Senate Passes Two-Year Budget With Money For Property Tax Cuts — But No Plan For How To Spend It
Posted on · The Senate budget also includes a $6.3 billion boost for public schools, about $4 billion of which would increase teachers’ and librarians’ annual salaries by $5,000.
In-Depth
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Names Emergency Management, Voting Infrastructure As Top Priorities
Posted on · Financial planner KP George grew up in poverty in southern India. He took office as Fort Bend County judge in January.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Proposed Property Tax Reforms, And Sandy Hook Mothers (March 29, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: State lawmakers are considering property tax reforms. We learn how Harris County's marijuana diversion program is going. Parents of Sandy Hook victims visit with their Santa Fe counterparts. Comedian Patton Oswalt discusses his late wife's true crime book. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion on the 86th Texas Legislature
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In-Depth
The Pros And Cons Of Property Tax Reform In Texas
Posted on · Local officials are split between those who favor Senate Bill 2 for giving more power to voters, and those who fear it will starve cities and counties of funds to pay for services.
Politics
Texas Senate Advances Property Tax Reform To Floor
Posted on · The Senate’s Property Tax Reform Committee voted to advance SB 2 by a vote 4 ayes to 1 present, not voting.
News
Texas Leaders Want Voters To OK Property Tax Revenue Growth Over 2.5 Percent. They Couldn’t Get 4 Percent In 2017.
Posted on · The leaders of both legislative chambers say they will be united this year — even if cities and counties push back — and that local officials should come to Austin with solutions in hand if they don't like new proposals.
Harris County
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Prepares To Leave Office January 1
Posted on · Emmett cites his work on mental health as his proudest accomplishment in office. His greatest frustration: lack of cooperation from state government.
News
Harvey Victims Urged To Protest Home Appraisals
Posted on · The deadline to protest your appraised home value is Tuesday