Texas' Debt Problem Is Getting Worse—Here's What's Driving It
Despite Texas’ reputation for affordability, its major cities lead the nation in non-mortgage debt, with Austin residents ...
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Senate Backs $140K Homestead Exemption, Homeowners Could Save Hundreds
Texas homeowners could soon see more property tax relief after the state Senate unanimously passed measures to increase the ...
Gen Xers are moving south to retirement hot spots — they don't always love it when they get there
Gen Xers are relocating to retirement hot spots for better housing, lower prices, and warmer weather, but these areas come ...
Texas Senate advances bill to boost homestead exemption, cutting property taxes for homeowners
Senate Bill 4 would allow the state to set the homestead exemption on school district taxes at 140,000 of value.
Landgraf talks ESAs at chamber reception
About 150 people turned out Friday to the Odessa Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Pastries and Politics Reception to meet and greet elected representatives and officials from throughout the community.
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 ...
Austin ISD announces hiring freeze amid massive budget deficit
In May 2024, Austin ISD expected a $60 million budget deficit and set a goal to cut that number in half. The district ended ...