Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on the state legislature to provide more property tax relief for homeowners, but he took it a step further and is now asking the state to pass a law that will make it harder for a local taxing entity to raise its rates.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago.

The last year has been one of massive change for appraisal districts across the state. If Texas lawmakers have their say, there could be even more change ahead.

The state needs to continue reducing property taxes and “do all we can to ease the tax burden on businesses so they can continue to grow and create jobs.

Lowering property taxes heads a list that includes school choice, raises for teachers, strengthening the electric grid and addressing the delta-8 loophole, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.