Tony Tinderholt is raising your taxes
While the Texas Legislature continues to slash school funding, homeowners in Tony Tinderholt's district are paying more in property taxes to make up for the shortfall.
Is Texas A Good State For Retirement?
In short, no.
WalletHub, a personal finance website, ranked the best states to retire to across three metrics. “Affordability,” or the adjusted cost of living,...
Analysis: The Texas House is handcuffing property tax relief to education reforms
Texas isn’t going to get any action on property taxes without reforms to school finance, if the latest House maneuver is the barometer.
The House...
These Popular Streaming Services Owe Texas Cities A Lot Of Money
The City of Beaumont, among many others, is suing Netflix, Hulu, and Disney for failing to pay franchise fees.
The city council authorized the city...
We can't trust Ken Strange with our money
Ken Strange is no stranger to conflict, raising doubts if Texans can trust him in Austin.
Most Texans Pay More In Taxes Than Californians
Texas Republicans have long warned of the ‘California-zation’ of Texas. But a recent post on Reddit’s main economic forum included a 2018 graphic that...
Senate Property Tax Reform Bill Passes Out of Committee
(Pictured: Paul Bettencourt)
In the State of the State Address, Governor Abbott listed property tax reform as one of his six emergency items for the...
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.
Meet the Real Konni Burton: A Tax-Raising Job Killer
When we think of a conservative in American politics, we think lower taxes, economic prosperity and support for business, right? State Senator Konni Burton...
Property Tax Reform Proposals Stall — For Now — As Top Texas Lawmakers Scramble...
Thursday was scheduled to be property tax day in the Texas House. Then it was rumored to be property tax day in the Texas...
