State Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Little Elm) called the City of McKinney’s proposed land grab a move that undermines Texans’ property rights. He’s right, and property owners are outraged.
Ross Kecseg
Which Metroplex Cities Are Raising Property Taxes?
Cities that refuse to lower their tax rates enough will force taxpayers to pay more simply because their property value increased.
Plano Proposes $12 Million Property Tax Increase
Even after a 1 cent tax rate cut, the city is projected to raise property taxes on existing residents by $11.9 million, due to higher appraisal values.
Senator Criticizes House for Killing ‘Meaningful’ Property Tax Reform
Speaker Straus flat out refused to negotiate policy differences between the House and Senate, killing Gov. Abbott’s property tax reform bill.
Byron Cook Fails to Block House Debate on Property Tax Reform
Speaker Straus’ top lieutenant and killer of all things conservative joined three Democrats in a failed attempt to block the House from debating tax reform.
Legislators Change Votes to Save Face
Texas legislators try to fool their constituents by rewriting their voting histories.
Kaufman County Scandal Involves District Attorney
Kaufman County’s District Attorney, Erleigh Wiley, sanctioned the illegal traffic camera scheme and has failed to investigate any wrongdoing.
Texas Taxpayers Are Funding Their Political Opposition
Sadly, taxpayers are forced to fund government lobbyists that fight against property tax reform and other pro-taxpayer causes.
Texas House Waters Down Property Tax Proposal
Too many Republican lawmakers fear the local government lobby more than their taxpaying constituents.
Taxpayers Outnumber Government on Property Tax Reform, Again
State lawmakers have a simple choice before them, again—either support reforms that empower local taxpayers, or side with local government officials.