Loving County provides a snapshot of taxing trends in Texas.
Property Taxes
Analysis: Refugio County Tax Bills Kept Mostly in Check
Local officials kept the taxpayer burden stable.
Analysis: Taxing Trends in Rusk County Include Significant Changes
A taxing entity is accused of rigging an election to increase its rate.
Texas Lawmaker Files Measures to Protect Property Taxpayers
State Rep. Brian Harrison pre-filed several bills requiring more transparency and accountability from local taxing entities.
Taxpayer Advocate Recommends Reforms to Rein In Local Governments
Grassroots activist Amy Hedtke testified to state senators about increasing voters’ control over property taxes.
Texas Senators Continue to Mull Reforms to Property Tax Code
A recent hearing on how property tax relief affects local jurisdictions comes after a similar one in September on how it impacts state revenue.
Texas Voters Split on School Bonds, Tax Increases
Texas school districts currently owe $120 billion in property tax-supported bond debt.
Voters Reject Rockwall ISD’s Big Bonds and Tax Increase
Local taxpayer suggests replacing “tax and spend” school board members in the next election.
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Houston Voters Reject $4.4 Billion School Bond
The bond would have cost $8.8 billion to pay off.
What’s Going On with Tatum ISD’s Tax Rate Election?
Taxpayer advocates are raising questions about marketing claims made to voters.