Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. and Patrick are each touting plans to further cut property taxes in Texas. But they’re taking ...

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Homeowners in the Lone Star State might have already noticed lower property tax bills this year, thanks to a Texas property tax relief package (Proposition 4) that became effective last year. The ...

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Tribune has called the elections on Propositions 11 and 13, which cut property taxes for homeowners, with an additional cut for disabled Texans and those over the age of 65.

Texas’ second-in-command unveiled a plan Dec. 9 that he said would save certain homeowners up to $1,000 per year, although he pushed back on the idea that local property taxes could be eliminated ...

AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers are looking for ways to continue cutting property taxes when the Texas Legislature reconvenes in 2025. On Wednesday at the State Capitol, the Texas Senate Finance ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced the launch of his reelection campaign in Houston this past Sunday evening. Bringing school choice to Texas was the dominant policy proposal on which Abbott’s ...

DALLAS - Texas residents can expect significant changes to state tax regulations on New Year's Day. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, changes driven by Senate Bill 2 aim to ease homeowners' property tax burdens ...