With 34 Republican candidates in the May runoff elections for the state Legislature, Texas Scorecard asked for their plans to lower property taxes.
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Texas Could Have $25 Billion Surplus Next Year
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility says the funds should be used to lower property taxes for all Texans.
Texas State Spending Has Soared Under Gov. Greg Abbott
Since Abbott’s inauguration in 2015, the population of Texas has grown by 5.4 percent while the state budget increased by a shocking 19 percent.
Tarrant Grassroots Activist Calls Citizens to Act in Appraisal District Election
Chandler Crouch asks citizens to contact local officials who elect the body that sets the taxable value of local homeowners’ property.
Ballot Propositions on the March Republican Primary Election Ballot
In addition to candidates for elected office, Republican voters will get a chance to vote on 10 ballot propositions.
Legislature Gives Last-Minute Property Tax Relief Trinket After Negotiations Break Down
In a last-ditch effort, lawmakers filed and considered a proposed constitutional amendment that would do next to nothing to tackle the ever-growing property tax burden put upon Texas taxpayers.
Dallas-Fort Worth Officials Pass Higher Spending, Taxes
While Texas Legislature debates property tax relief, local officials continue sticking it to taxpayers.
Coalition Calls for ‘Forensic Audit’ of Tarrant Water District, Opposes Tax Hikes
The right and left are joining forces against the local government managing the Panther Island project.
Financially Irresponsible Panther Island Agency Proposes Tax Hikes
While citizens struggle, Tarrant Regional Water District demands more.
Texas Legislature Prioritizes Property Tax Relief That Picks Winners and Losers
Though it would provide some relief to Texas property taxpayers, critics believe it is not enough to alleviate much of the burden.