Advocates are criticizing state officials for calling the package the “largest property tax cut in Texas history” when it’s actually the second-largest.
Property Taxes
Second Special Session Ends With Property Tax Relief Deal Passed
Abbott has indicated he will call lawmakers back in the fall for more issues, including school choice.
Is Property Tax Relief Deal Enough for Texas Taxpayers?
Some observers say the Legislature is missing an opportunity to give taxpayers more relief.
House Reps Refile Bills to Eliminate Property Taxes
Republican State Reps. Cain and Harrison have refiled multiple bills to put taxpayers in charge of their taxes.
Fiscal Responsibility Index Reveals Big-spending Lawmakers
Combined scores from the House and the Senate averaged 42 out of 100 points for fiscal responsibility.
Harris County Approves Guaranteed-income Pilot Program
The program uses COVID-19 funding to send checks to citizens living below the poverty line
Lt. Gov. Patrick Challenges Gov. Abbott to Debate on Property Tax Relief
As the standoff over property tax relief continues, Patrick says he hasn’t spoken with Abbott in over a week.
House Adjourns Special Session, Remains At Odds With Senate on Property Tax Relief
As part of an ongoing fight regarding property tax relief, the Texas House adjourned the first special session after just one day.
Texas Legislature to Massively Increase State Spending
“Taxpayers simply deserve better.” — Tim Hardin, president of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
New Corporate Welfare Program Passes Senate, Inching Closer to Becoming Law
The new program would replace the controversial Chapter 313 program opposed by Democrat and Republican activists.