They range from property tax reform to school choice to imposing the death penalty for child murderers. ... “I want at least $10 billion in new property tax relief,” Abbott said.

ARLINGTON. Gov. Greg Abbott has a plan to give Texans long-sought property tax relief. The key, said Abbott, who is seeking a second term in office, is putting a 2.5 percent revenue growth cap on ...

Abbott’s Tuesday veto of SB 2035, which deals with bond election restrictions, was notable because its author was Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, the Senate’s top expert on property taxes ...

The plan -- which promises to be a centerpiece of Abbott's reelection campaign -- would place a 2.5 percent cap on revenue growth from property taxes collected by local taxing agencies, with ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previewed a push for school vouchers and more parental influence over curriculum as part of an effort to “empower parents” in his inaugural address Tuesday in Austin.

Asked Monday about the property-tax negotiations, Abbott said he has talked in recent days with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan to stress the need for a compromise.

Abbott, who was silent on property tax cuts during the regular session, ended up siding with Phelan over Patrick shortly after the vote on the House bill.

Despite Abbott's promises, O'Rourke says there is no hiding from the fact that property tax bills just keep going up in Texas on Abbott's watch and he deserves the wrath of voters.

All three Republican leaders, Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan, have pledged to reduce property taxes and made it a legislative priority. They’ve also all agreed to ...

TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. Gov. Greg Abbott is raising the prospect of vetoing large numbers of bills passed by the Legislature as ...

Asked Monday about the property-tax negotiations, Abbott said he has talked in recent days with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan to stress the need for a compromise.