Texas lawmakers are in the midst of their 89th legislative session, and lowering property taxes is one of the main goals Gov. Greg Abbott has directed them to address. “We must deliver ...

Several readers based in Texas wrote to Newsweek about their growing frustration with County Appraisal Districts in the state.

This is a win for working families, keeping West Texans in their homes, grandparents in the neighborhoods they love, and kids ...

Did you know Texas doesn't have a statewide property tax? It's all about your COUNTY! Find out what that means for YOUR home.

Most senior citizens won't pay a penny of school taxes if they own homesteaded property under a pair of bills that have already cleared the Texas Senate and are essentially one vote away in the ...

Texas lawmakers focusing on property tax relief, school vouchers in new budget proposals Both budget proposals would allocate $1 billion toward school vouchers. To stream KVUE on your phone, you ...

A funding boost to the tune of $8.5 billion would usually be a cause for widespread celebration among Texas public schools.

Zero school taxes for Texas seniors? That could happen for many under this bill. But some worry that renters will be left out of the tax cut plans. By Jeremy Wallace, Reporter April 29, 2025.

The Texas Legislature is poised to increase the state’s homestead exemption by at least $40,000 for homeowners, effectively lowering school taxes for property owners on their primary residence.