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What the Texas Homestead Exemption bill would mean for property taxes and school funding
It is now in the hands of the Texas House to decide what to do about a new property tax cut plan. The author of the Senate's plan calls it the largest exemption increase in state history. While it could save many people hundreds of dollars on property tax bills,
Texas is one step closer to historic property tax relief
The largest exemption in property taxes is headed to the Texas House after it was unanimously approved by the state senate.
Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts despite concerns over mounting costs
The Texas Senate moved swiftly this week to advance property tax relief, one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items this session. On Thursday, the chamber voted unanimously to increase the state’s homestead exemption on school district taxes from $100,
Texas homeowners are one step closer to receiving a property tax break after Senate approves bill
For the past several years, Republican state lawmakers have pushed to rein in rising property tax bills. That push culminated in 2023 with $12.7 billion in new tax cuts, including a boost to the state's homestead exemption and billions of dollars for school districts to reduce how much they collect in property taxes.
Texas 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.
Texas Senate panel approves $140,000 property tax homestead exemption
Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously
Texas eyes homestead exemption raise, property tax cut. How much could homeowners save?
A Texas Senate bill to raise the homestead exemption and provide relief to the state's property taxpayers quickly passed out of committee Tuesday.
Texas is notorious for high property taxes. Here's where rates are highest in the Houston area
Houston-area communities including Pearland, Atascocita and Conroe have some of the highest property tax rates in the nation.
Senate approves $140K homestead exemption to increase property tax relief
Texas Senators voted unanimously to increase the homestead exemption to $140K to provide tax relief to Texans. If passed in the House, it could mean some homeowners will pay $0 on school district
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
Texas lawmakers have once more vowed to tackle the state’s high property taxes, intending to bring relief for homeowners and businesses.
Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances at State Capitol
The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.
Proposed law would expand property tax relief for disabled veterans
SAN ANTONIO - A new state Senate bill has been introduced in Texas to provide expanded property tax relief for disabled ...
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Uncertainty Looms for Texas Schools as Federal Budget Cuts Risk Increasing Property Taxes and Straining Public Education
Texas Senate reviews federal budget impacts on schools and property taxes amidst public education funding debates.
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Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local tax increases
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