Sources say Dallas City Council plans to hire taxpayer-funded lobbyists.
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Property Tax Reform Didn’t Force Cities to Spend Less … Or Cut Texans’ Tax Bills
Even with reforms, city property tax bills remain high, and cities still have plenty of money to spend.
State Leaders Threaten to Freeze Property Tax Revenue for Cities That Defund Police
Abbott’s move is intended to be retributory, even as citizens have demanded meaningful relief from skyrocketing property taxes for years.
Citizens Push Waxahachie to Delay Tax Hike Vote
Residents struggling to cope with the coronavirus shutdowns say city officials should be cutting spending and lowering property taxes.
Waxahachie Wants 8 Percent Property Tax Hike
“I think that in these unprecedented times, you don’t tax people at the maximum allowed by law.”
Will Texas Homeowners See Higher Property Tax Bills?
Though some property tax reforms take effect this year, local officials can still collect and spend more of taxpayers’ money.
Mayor Claims Property Tax Reform Threatens Homestead Exemptions
McKinney developer-turned-mayor says cities may respond to new limits on property tax increases by eliminating exemptions.
Law Forces Denton Appraiser to End Conflict of Interest
In the wake of a new conflict-of-interest law, Rudy Durham chooses his job as Denton County’s chief appraiser over serving as mayor of Lewisville.
Legislature Sends Property Tax Relief and Reform to Governor’s Desk
With both chambers giving their stamp of approval to both pieces of legislation, the bills now head to a vocally supportive Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform…Yet Again
According to Burrows, a committee substitute to the Senate companion—Senate Bill 2—will be drafted and passed out of committee in the coming days.