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Lawmakers couldn’t agree on property tax reform, but Texas homeowners can still get some relief
The property taxes Texas homeowners pay are determined by how much appraisal districts say land and buildings are worth and the tax rates that local government entities like cities, counties and school districts each set.
Read MoreIf you’re angry about property taxes, now’s your chance to tell someone who cares
In our state’s hot real estate markets, hundreds of thousands of Texans protested their ballooning home appraisals. If you were one of those who successfully shaved a few thousand dollars off the value of your home
Read MoreYou protested your appraisal. Here’s another way to limit property tax hikes
All your tax appraisal really does is determine how big your slice of the property tax pie will be. You might feel good that your slice will be a bit smaller, but if the pie is a lot bigger, you’re still looking at a bunch more calories on
Read MoreDale Craymer, guest columnist: Squeaky wheel theory applies to local property taxes
You see, the property tax is unlike any other tax you pay; there is no permanent tax rate. Taxing units set a new rate every year
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