Texas, Senate and Property Taxes

Greg Abbott Wants Change to Texas Property Taxes
In the latest of his many attempts to curb Texas' high property taxes, Republican Governor Greg Abbott wants to give the state's homeowners the power to weigh in on every hike. It's a move that critics warn could have a dramatic impact on the funding for public services in the Lone Star State.
Texas Senate approves proposals to cut property taxes with $140,000 homestead exemption
The Texas Senate gave unanimous approval to proposals to cut property taxes by raising homestead exemptions to $140,000, sending the measures to the House.
Texas homeowners are one step closer to receiving a property tax break after Senate approves bill
For the past several years, Republican state lawmakers have pushed to rein in rising property tax bills. That push culminated in 2023 with $12.7 billion in new tax cuts, including a boost to the state's homestead exemption and billions of dollars for school districts to reduce how much they collect in property taxes.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local taxes increases
Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services.
Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts despite concerns over mounting costs
Increasing the homestead exemption would cost the state roughly $3 billion over two years and add to a growing tab of property tax cuts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address at 5 p.m. outlining legislative priorities. Watch live on KHOU 11+. HOUSTON — Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address tonight at 5 p.m., outlining his priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative Session. The speech will stream on KHOU 11+.
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.
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What does Gov. Abbott's tax cut proposal mean? 25News breaks it down
As Texans face an affordability crisis, Governor Greg Abbott declared property tax relief an emergency item in his recent ...
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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
Gov. Greg Abbott's speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
El Paso lawmakers criticize Governor Abbott's property tax relief proposal
Governor Greg Abbott's proposal for $10 billion in property tax cuts has sparked criticism from local state representatives.
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Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
Greg Abbott laid out his vision to address key problems and to ... Relief on Texas school taxes and no property tax ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local tax increases
Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants all local governments to seek voter approval ...