The proposed relief would be split between a homestead exemption increase and school district tax rate compression.
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Report: How to ‘Make Texas Housing Affordable Again’
According to the Huffines Liberty Foundation, it will involve taming “the bureaucracy of the deep state local governments.”
Harris County Reveals $120 Million Shortfall for Active Flood Drainage Projects
Harris County commissioners had passed a framework for how to prioritize projects that was not followed.
Houston ISD Budgeted $2 Million for Bond Election Prep
The multi-billion dollar bond was later rejected by voters, but questions have been raised about wording in the budget item.
Gov. Abbott Pushes $10 Billion in Property Tax Relief, $4 Billion More Than Legislature
The tax relief proposal also includes increasing the business personal property tax exemption and closing loopholes exploited by local jurisdictions to raise taxes.
Harris County Taxpayers Pay Millions To Defend Illegal Aliens From Deportation
Harris County has raised taxes for citizens while spending taxpayer dollars to defend people illegally in the country, even if they have a criminal record.
Senate Legislation Would Create Database for School Bonds, Taxes, and Bond Projects
The proposal comes amid concerns from the grassroots that additional transparency is needed regarding bond elections.
Houston ISD Spent Hundreds of Millions Without Receiving Board Approval
The school board will vote this Thursday on the ratification of up to $870 million in vendor awards that have already been spent.
Houstonians Could Face New Monthly Waste Fee, but Mayor Urges Accountability First
The director of the Solid Waste Management Department is proposing a fee structure, but Mayor Whitmire is urging patience as the city awaits the results of an audit.
McKinney Moves Forward With Controversial Airport Plan
Mckinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission will vote next week on a site plan for expanding the city-owned airport.