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.
Big Tax Bills Surprise New Homeowners in Denton
Texas already has one of the highest property tax rates in the country, but some North Texas residents found thousands of dollars in additional...
Konni Burton is raising your taxes
Establishment politicians want us to believe - a few weeks before the election - they are finally concerned about skyrocketing local property taxes. We know the truth - it’s the politicians in Austin like Konni Burton who are directly responsible for this problem.
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...
Joan Huffman is raising your taxes
State Representative Joan Huffman wants voters to believe she wants to fight for property tax relief. What she doesn’t mention is she’s actually responsible for their taxes going up in the first place.
Texas lawmakers may have inadvertently created a corporate tax loophole
In a state struggling to adequately finance its schools, legislators have passed a measure that threatens to further reduce funding allocated to education.
This November,...
Analysis: Asking Texas Voters to Swap Higher Sales Taxes for Property Tax Cuts
In the rush of legislation filed before last week’s deadline, you wouldn’t be the only person who missed the measure proposing a 6.26 percent...
Ethical Black Friday is Possible: A Shopping Guide
Ethical Black Friday, is it possible? The holiday season is upon us, and that means buying presents for all the family and friends your...
Texas Is Running Out of Money to Pay Unemployment Benefits. People Will Still Get...
Texas is running out of money to pay the growing number of people lining up for unemployment relief, economic experts say.
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What will Cynthia Flores do about your taxes?
Taxpayers across Texas are paying more in taxes and getting less. What will Cynthia Flores do to change it?
