Texas Homeowners House Values Skyrocket
Over the past few weeks, Texas homeowners have been struck with appraisal notices that have left them open-mouthed.Home values have skyrocketed by hundreds of...
Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Property Tax Relief
Tasked by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick with finding ways to give homeowners and business property owners tax relief as appraisal values skyrocket, the Senate...
Traffic fines won’t replace property taxes
It's clear that traffic fines won't replace property taxes when it comes to the day-to-day operation of most Texas cities.
Since the Texas Legislature...
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 tax relief...
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.
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...
Senate And House Lawmakers Are Divided On Best Path For Property Tax Relief
Lawmakers have promised to deliver tax relief to property owners this legislative session but it is unclear whether the House and Senate can reach...
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.
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...
Will Real Tax Reform Please Stand Up
While the Big 3 Talked a Big Game on Tax Reform, Texas Families will see Limited Relief
Since the 86th Texas Legislature adjourned last Monday,...
