Politics
Texas Democrats push for property tax relief proposal that includes renters
Posted on · The Democratic plan aims to help renters by giving them a cash rebate of up to 10% on rent paid in the last tax year.
Tag: Texas property taxes
Politics
With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals
Posted on · A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the House and Senate made their first pitches to end the impasse Wednesday.
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.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues
Posted on · Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions.
Texas
Texans overwhelmingly vote to amend the state constitution on property taxes
Posted on · The measures will provide limited property tax relief, but the vote comes after recent tax appraisals gave Texas homeowners sticker shock.
Texas
Texas Senate Votes To Advance Property Tax Reform Bill, Avoids “Nuclear Option” Procedural Move
Posted on · After a key Republican holdout voted to bring the bill to the floor, the legislation passed 18-13.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: National Emergency Declaration, And More Presidential Candidates
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest goings-on in government and politics in our weekly political roundup.
News
Analysis: On Texas’ High Property Taxes, There’s Plenty Of Blame To Go Around
Posted on · State lawmakers are not solely to blame for the increasing burden on local property taxpayers, but they are certainly as responsible as anyone else