How is the state reducing property taxes? KSAT Explains
In the middle of a second special legislative session focused solely on property tax relief, lawmakers reached a deal.
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott announces second special session to focus on property tax plan
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Special Session No. 2, calling lawmakers back to the Texas Capitol “to provide lasting property tax cuts for Texans,” according to a press release.
Read MoreProperty tax deal eludes TX lawmakers; Here’s where things stand at start of another special session
Top Republicans promised property tax cuts, but have been locked in standoffs on how to achieve it. Gov. Greg Abbott has called another overtime legislative session in hopes of solidifying a plan.
Read MoreTexas tax feud: Abbott-Patrick clash grows nastier, with more bills becoming casualties
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lashed out at Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, accusing the governor of sabotaging the Senate’s work this year because Patrick and senators won’t bow to Abbott’s will on property tax relief.
Read MoreDan Patrick, man of the people? Yep, on property taxes at least.
Even though they’re all Republicans, Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan are locked in a battle after the Legislature failed to pass a property tax cut during the regular session that ended May 29.
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