Voters will decide in November whether to approve a 4-cent property tax rate hike.
Property Taxes
Harris County Commissioners Block Two Different Property Tax Hike Proposals
After County Judge Hidalgo’s “penny” property tax hike failed, Commissioner Ellis proposed a plan that also failed.
Manor ISD Officials Place Bond Propositions on November Ballot
Voters will consider three different bond propositions totaling nearly $385 million.
Judge Hidalgo’s ‘Penny Tax’ Proposal Faces More Backlash From Commissioners
The tax hike would go before voters in November if approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
Officials Consider Large Tax Increases in Travis County
Both the Travis County Commissioners Court and the Austin City Council are proposing tax increases for flood repairs.
Eminent Domain Battle: State Refuses To Return Land It No Longer Needs
The Texas Supreme Court will decide the fate of citizens’ repurchase rights.
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
While Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda includes “additional property tax relief,” the details remain undefined.
Special Session Kicks off With Redistricting Fight Looming and Billions on the Table
Lawmakers enter the special session with billions of dollars potentially up for grabs.
City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
The proposal comes as the Legislature is set to consider local spending caps.
Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
A new law going into effect next year could change that.