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Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts

ABC13 Houston · 11h

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.

CBS Texas on MSN · 4h

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,

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 8h

'Texas-sized' relief: Senate passes $22.7 billion school property tax cut package

If the Legislature approves SB 4, Texas voters would have to approve the amendment to the state Constitution to make the tax cut permanent.

Texas’ New House Speaker Aims to Unite the State’s Most Powerful Republicans

Rep. Dustin Burrows is looking to change the dynamic among the "Big Three" – the governor, Lt. governor, and the House ...

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Texas at the Crossroads | Energy, immigration and more take center stage in legislative session

As Texas lawmakers navigate the 89th Legislative Session, key discussions revolve around two major national issues—energy production and immigration.

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Texas Lege [Simplified]: Your guide to how laws are made in Texas

Welcome to our guide to the 89th Regular Legislative session. We’ll walk you through who makes up the Legislature, how laws ...

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