Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — ...

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes eliminating school property taxes for Texas homeowners as part of 2026 campaign, sparking debate over funding.

The governor and lieutenant governor both offered flawed promises, but at least Patrick has kept a toe in reality. | Opinion ...

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

As the new year begins, Texans will see dozens of new laws take effect on January 1 — from faster evictions for squatters to ...

Texas lawmakers have gone big to rein in the state’s property taxes, spending tens of billions of dollars toward reducing the annual bill homeowners and businesses pay each year to help pay for ...

This proposal would disrupt the state’s housing market and jeopardize local revenues while doing very little to help workers and families struggling to pay their property tax bills – just as Prop 13 ...

On average, Texas has one of the higher property tax burdens in the country. The effective property tax rate (meaning the ...

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding the Texas tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers. In this guide, we'll explore key components of The Lone ...

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