Texas eyes homestead exemption raise, property tax cut. How much could homeowners save?
A Texas Senate bill to raise the homestead exemption and provide relief to the state's property taxpayers quickly passed out of committee Tuesday.
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.
Texas Senate panel approves $140,000 property tax homestead exemption
Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously
Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances
Action is underway at the state capitol to cut the taxes you pay to local school districts and wipe them out completely for senior citizens. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains what's on the table.
Texas lawmakers again look to buy down local property taxes
Texas lawmakers in Austin again have a multi-billion dollar surplus. Again, some state leaders want to send money back to property owners and pay down local taxes by expanding the homestead exemption and buying down or "compressing" local tax rates.
Governor Abbott Proposes Voter Approval Requirement for Texas Property Tax Hikes
Gov. Abbott seeks a two-thirds voter approval for Texas tax hikes, impacting local government fiscal autonomy and potentially hindering services and developments.
Texas Senate panel moves to increase tax exemptions for homeowners
A bipartisan committee voted unanimously to send to the full Senate legislation that would raise the state homestead exemption by $40,000.
New effort to lower property taxes moves through Texas legislature
SB 4 promises to provide more tax relief for homeowners and cash payments to local schools to replace a chunk of the revenue stream districts would lose.
Greg Abbott Wants Change to Texas Property Taxes
In the latest of his many attempts to curb Texas' high property taxes, Republican Governor Greg Abbott wants to give the state's homeowners the power to weigh in on every hike. It's a move that critics warn could have a dramatic impact on the funding for public services in the Lone Star State.
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Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ Big 3 have big plans and a wary new dynamic
The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...
Property taxes, school vouchers and more: Join our Zoom event on the 2025 Texas legislative session
Houston Chronicle Live is a virtual event series that peel back the curtains on our newsroom. Readers are invited to join us ...
Texas Has a Debt Problem
Despite attracting droves of new residents each year with their relative affordability, some of Texas' biggest cities are the ...
Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities ...
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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.
DALLAS — Texas’ top officials have pledged to cut property taxes for homeowners and businesses this year, building on a mammoth package of tax cuts lawmakers passed two years ago. Signaling ...
Top 5 States with the Most Expensive Property Taxes
Here's a look at the Top 5 states paying the highest property tax rates: (Realtor.com) Garden State residents are paying the ...
Homeowners in these 10 cities paid the highest property taxes last year
Property taxes can be a significant factor when purchasing a home, and these cities have the highest rates.
The rare bipartisan issue in the Texas Legislature this session — housing affordability
Housing has become more expensive in every corner of Texas. Last year, a report from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar found that the median home price in Texas jumped 40% between 2019 and 2023. Concrete ...