It remains unclear whether Gov. Greg Abbott — the only official with the power to convene special sessions — will order state lawmakers back to Austin, or what issues he would include on the agenda.

Lawmakers late Monday passed a compromise on tax relief that would increase homestead exemptions on school taxes, saving the average

While Texans pay no state income tax, if they are homeowners, they currently pay the sixth-highest effective property tax rate in the nation.

Our governments rely on a two-legged stool for revenue: a tax on consumption based on sales price and a levy on the value of our homes and business assets. The former is straightforward; the latter is a nightmare.

Beginning September 1, there will be no pay for the Texas legislature. Gov. Greg Abbott’s unprecedented veto is prompting questions about the separation of powers in the state. As state Democrats explore legal options to fight back against Abbott’s retaliatory move, some legislative staffers are on edge.