Analysis: The Texas House is handcuffing property tax relief to education reforms
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, meet with other state representatives on the house floor on April 11, 2019. Miguel Gutierrez...
Despite staggering pandemic losses, Texas budget forecast better than expected, state comptroller says
Despite “historic declines,” state lawmakers will have more money to work with in the upcoming legislative session than Comptroller Glenn Hegar expected...
Kelly Hancock is raising your taxes
We can’t be fooled. Taxpayers across Texas are paying more in taxes and getting less, and failed policymakers like Kelly Hancock are to blame.
State’s Agricultural Tax Exemptions Benefit Wealthy at Education’s Expense, Critics Say
For many residents of property-tax happy Texas, a collective concern about next year’s tax bill from local governments constantly percolates. But not for all.
Texas Cities Could Raise Taxes Now. Here’s Why They Aren’t.
In 2019, Senate Bill 2 was passed, capping property tax rates in Texas. But there was a loophole regarding states of emergency...
In-Depth: Property Taxes, Recapture and State/Local Share of Public Education Funding
AUSTIN, TX – The House Appropriations Subcommittee (S/C) on Article III held a meeting Wednesday, February 20th to listen to testimony on House Budget...
Gov. Abbott Sidesteps Request for Property Tax Relief in Wake of COVID-19
In a letter to the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation, Gov. Greg Abbott clearly conveys that if there is going to be property...
What will Sam Harless do about your taxes?
We can’t be fooled by more politics as usual. Taxpayers across Texas are paying more in taxes and getting less. What will Sam Harless do to change it?
Texas House approves property tax reform bill, setting up negotiations with the Senate
The Texas House gave preliminary approval to a priority property tax reform package Tuesday, teeing the chamber up for negotiations with the Senate, and...
Chapter 313 Becomes More Controversial, Texas Comptroller’s Proposed Changes Conceal Information From Public
The controversy surrounding the Chapter 313 program continues as Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar proposes to limit the reports his office collects, reducing...
