Bettencourt’s Senate Bill 1 also temporarily limits how much school districts can tax to pay for debt-financed spending.
Erin Anderson
Lavish School Spending in Crosshairs as Property Tax Bill Advances in Senate
“It may keep them from putting travertine tile in the football stadiums’ restrooms.”
Citizens Win: Allen Rolls Back Spending, Taxes
Conservatives convince Allen City Council to spend less and adopt a “no new revenue” property tax rate.
23 States Pledge to Fight Democrats’ Plan to Dictate Election Laws
Texas and 22 other states warn Congress they’ll “aggressively defend” against unconstitutional federal intrusion into voting laws.
Date Set for Runoff Between Harrison, Wray
Early voting starts Monday in the special runoff election for Texas House District 10.
5 Candidates Competing for San Antonio-Area Texas House Seat
The special election winner will serve out Pacheco’s unexpired term in HD 118.
How Texas Plans to Postpone Primaries if Redistricting Is Delayed
Lawmakers passed a plan to reschedule 2022 primary elections depending on when new district maps are approved.
Texans Take Action to Keep Local Property Taxes in Check
Little time is left for citizens to protest their city’s excessive spending and taxing plans.
Special Election Set to Fill Texas House Seat Vacated by Pacheco
Candidates must file by Monday to run in the expedited election set for September 28.
Texas Bill Enabling Reviews, Audits of Election Issues on Hold for Now
Sen. Bettencourt’s bill provided a civil remedy for specific election irregularities to be researched, documented, and resolved.