Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances at State Capitol
The BriefSenate Bill 4 raising Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 passed out Committee unanimously.If approved, the measure would lower School taxes $500 for the average homeowner.SB-4 would completely eliminate school tax bills for most Texas Seniors who own their homes.
Texas Senate panel approves $140,000 property tax homestead exemption
Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle Tuesday when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously to approve and send two bills to the full Senate.
New effort to lower property taxes moves through Texas legislature
SB 4 promises to provide more tax relief for homeowners and cash payments to local schools to replace a chunk of the revenue stream districts would lose.
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.
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.
Protesters gather at Texas Capitol to rally against Trump administration immigration, deportation policies
The Austin Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and other groups organized the protest outside the state Capitol. PSL is ...
What are 50501 protests? What to know about anti-Trump, Project 2025 movement in Texas
Protests against President Donald Trump's early agenda and Project 2025 are underway across the country, including Texas.
Property taxes, school vouchers and more: Join our Zoom event on the 2025 Texas legislative session
Readers are invited to a live Zoom event with senior politics reporter Jeremy Wallace on what to expect 2025 Texas ...
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests ...
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'Stop the coup': Anti-Trump, 50501 Movement protesters swarm Texas Capitol
Here's why hundreds of Texans turned up at the state Capitol to join a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump and ...
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Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...
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Where to Go for the Reject Project 2025 Protest in Texas
The 50501 movement will host a protest in every American state capital on Wednesday, Feb. 5, but not in Dallas.
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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo's Pony Express relay trots through Austin
Dozens of horses and riders trotted through Austin as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's Pony Express relay to deliver rodeo invitations to state leaders.