Texas lawmakers promise to cut property taxes. Here’s how it might look
Lawmakers are considering proposals they say could save the average homeowner hundreds of dollars in this year’s property taxes and give them more control over how much local governments can raise their tax rates.
Read MoreTexas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?
Texas lawmakers have once more vowed to provide tax relief to property owners, and the House and Senate have so far agreed to spend at least $6 billion in state funds to do so. But the two chambers have competing ideas about how to deliver the cuts.
Read MoreGov. Abbott calls for more restrictions to prevent local taxing entities from raising rates
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.
Read MoreTexas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.
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.
Read MoreLegislation reshaped Texas appraisal districts last year. Here’s what could come next
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.
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