Texas' Republican leadership says they want to cut property taxes. A smaller budget surplus will make that more challenging. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune Audio recording is automated for ...

(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) AUSTIN — Legislation raising Texas’ property tax homestead exemption to $140,000 was filed in the Texas Senate on Friday, offering the first look at how ...

Homeowners in the Lone Star State might have already noticed lower property tax bills this year, thanks to a Texas property tax relief package (Proposition 4) that became effective last year.

As part of their claims, the plaintiffs argued the 2020 property tax rate increase ... rehearing of his appeal. Aleshire and Fine confirmed Paxton filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court ...

Leach told Jack, "That is not our money. That is the money of the people of Texas. In terms of property tax relief, providing school choice, we need to continue to make sure we do that.

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied Houston’s motion to appeal a long-standing lawsuit requiring the city to spend ...

Each year, property owners have the opportunity to appeal their real estate assessments in an effort to reduce their tax burden. Those appeals are reviewed by the county board of assessment appeals.

AUSTIN – The Texas House and Senate released their proposed ... There's new money proposed for public schools, teacher pay raises, and property tax relief. There's also a plan to use taxpayer ...

Texas state tax has pros and cons. The statewide sales tax rate of 6.25% is a bit high, and localities can add 2%. Property taxes in Texas are also on the high end but were recently lowered for many.