Critics said it opened the door to undue influence from taxing entities.
Property Taxes
Gov. Abbott Signs Billions in Homeowner, Business Property Tax Relief
The tax relief measures were signed by the governor in Denton.
Conflict of Interest? House Republicans Urge Abbott to Veto Appraisal Board Bill
The Democrat-authored legislation would allow public school teachers to serve on property appraisal boards.
Court Approves Drainage Settlement, Allowing Houston’s $7B Budget to Move Forward
Controller Chris Hollins had refused to certify the budget until the settlement was approved.
Texas House Approves Property Tax Relief Package, Rejects Effort To Expand Relief Further
If approved by voters, the package would increase the homestead exemption to $140,000 for most homeowners.
Texas Rangers Arrest Bosque County Tax Assessor-Collector
The assessor allegedly targeted someone who “campaigned against” her.
Fort Bend Municipal Utility District Reports $8.2 Million in Fraudulent Transfers
Officials say MUD 35 remains solvent, and efforts are underway to recover the missing funds.
House, Senate Close In on Property Tax Relief Agreement
The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief.
Melissa ISD Bond Election Offers 1.6B Examples of Why Voting Matters
In a town of approximately 23,000, only about 10 percent of residents—nearly 2,300—actually cast votes.
Melissa ISD’s ‘Quiet’ $1.2B Bond Election
As average voters appear increasingly hesitant to approve new local debt, a revised, “quiet” election strategy appears to be underway.