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...
Steve Allison passes the buck to taxpayers
We won’t be fooled by more politics as usual. Taxpayers across Texas are paying more in taxes and getting less. Steve Allison won’t change it.
Linda Koop is raising your taxes
Texas legislators like Linda Koop have created and sustained a public school funding system increasingly reliant on local property taxpayers.
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...
Politically Motivated ‘Anti-Woke’ Business Dealings Cost Texans More in Taxes
When the Republican-led state government effectively banned some of the largest Wall Street municipal bond underwriters from competing in Texas over their self-professed social...
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...
Lone Star State Is Not As Tax-Friendly As You Thought
According to Kiplinger, the Lone Star State is one of the least tax-friendly states for retirees. The thought that probably comes to mind when...
Rodney Anderson voted for more taxes, less school funding
When will Anderson and other state lawmakers step up and give Texas children the opportunity to succeed and give Texas homeowners a break?
Tariffs Backfire: Trump Under Pressure
In response to strategic tariffs affecting the current market, President Donald Trump is taking the initiative to lessen tensions. This can be seen in...
Texas Developers Find a New Cash Cow: Cows
A recently enacted Texas law gives agricultural property owners a break in rollback tax, providing them financial benefits by reducing mandated rollback years as...
