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PROPERTY TAXES


As property taxes soar across Texas, tapping into state’s surplus being examined as a way to find property owners

Weeks after property tax appraisals were sent out across the state, many property owners still cannot believe what they are seeing. Nearly every homeowner is experiencing a big increase in their property value.

Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures

The state’s high property taxes have taken center stage as Texas’ real estate market explodes and drives up home values.

Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes

The propositions on the May 7 ballot would lower property taxes by shifting more public school costs to the state. But the measures’ language can be hard to understand.

TribCast: Melissa Lucio gets a late reprieve

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the stay of execution in Lucio’s case and with Josh about property taxes in Texas.

As Texas home values skyrocket, state officials wrestle with how to slow property tax increases

Texas school districts, cities and counties rely heavily on property taxes to pay for roads, libraries, police, firefighters and public schools. But lowering tax bills has long been a difficult endeavor.

Analysis: Property tax relief that doesn’t lower your tax bill

Texas lawmakers tried to lower property tax bills during their 2019 session, and a new report says they put a dent in the problem: Taxes aren’t rising as quickly as they would have. But they didn’t solve it: Property taxes are still rising.

Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax

State lawmakers will tell you they hate property taxes as much as anyone. But the state itself doesn’t levy the tax — local governments do. And lowering it in a meaningful way would require state officials to raise taxes or cut programs. For them, talking about it is easier than doing something.

A year after feds allocate funds, Texas launches program to help homeowners avoid foreclosure because of COVID-19

Twenty-five states, including California and New York, preceded Texas in getting federally backed programs up and running to help homeowners suffering financial hardship because of COVID-19.

Texas voters will decide whether to lower some property tax bills in May election

If two propositions pass, the state will increase school funding to make up for revenues lost from a decrease in property taxes.

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More Texas voters unhappy than satisfied over power grid, abortion and property taxes, UT/TT Poll finds

Most voters approve of using state money to add border barriers between Texas and Mexico. But 57% disapprove of a new abortion law’s provision allowing lawsuits against people who help someone get the procedure.

Texas 2021 constitutional amendment election results

Unofficial results show that Texas voters approved eight amendments to the state Constitution.

Analysis: A quick turn on property taxes with the long game in mind

High Texas property taxes were an issue in the state's 2018 elections, and you can see from their work on a new homestead exemption earlier this week that state lawmakers didn't forget that lesson from voters.

Texas voters will decide whether to lower their property tax payments after Legislature completes last-minute Hail Mary

If voters approve the measure next year, it will raise the state’s homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000 for school district property taxes, netting the average homeowner about $176 in savings.

Texas House wants to use federal COVID relief funds to send out $525 checks — but only to homeowners

Republican lawmakers have faced pressure to provide some form of property tax relief this year. Critics of a new proposal say it’s politically timed.

Mike Collier wants a rematch against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. But first he’s got to beat fellow Democrat Matthew Dowd.

Collier says his 2018 close call against Patrick was no fluke. Next year, he’s out to prove that his campaign can make a real challenge to the two-term incumbent.

With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s blessing, lawmakers fast-track property tax cut proposal

Tax relief for property owners joins a packed to-do list for Texas lawmakers — which includes redistricting, COVID-19 vaccine mandates and a spending plan for $16 billion in federal stimulus dollars.

Gov. Greg Abbott adds property tax relief, bail to special session agenda

Abbott has faced pressure from his right to prioritize property tax relief. One of his challengers in the Republican primary has slammed him for not including it earlier in the agenda, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called it his top priority this session.

Got some free time? Get paid to serve on the Appraisal Review Board

HOUSTON – The Harris County Appraisal Review Board (ARB) needs new members to preside over property tax protest hearings. Three board members serve at each hearing but there are 190 board members in any given year. Currently, they need 40 new board members. Board members are paid per diem. Members serve one or two years, as appointed by the state administrative judge.

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