The Property Tax Revolt in Texas

Liberal voters rebuked Democrats on a clear choice about living costs.

Many Texas voters reject raising property taxes for schools, law enforcement; vote in favor of a cut

Texas voters this week showed wariness toward raising property taxes — and embraced cutting them. Voters across the state ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN

Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead

Voters across the state shot down bids by school districts and cities to increase funds to hire teachers and police officers, ...
KETK Tyler on MSN

Texas voters approve historic property tax cuts

The Texas Tribune has called the elections on Propositions 11 and 13, which cut property taxes for homeowners, with an ...

Texas voters approve all 17 constitutional amendments, including property tax relief, bail changes

Gov. Greg Abbott declared victory late Tuesday. He pushed amendments to create a water fund, tighten bail rules and remake a ...

Lawsuit claims Travis County stretched disaster rule to raise taxes by 9.12%

Two Travis County taxpayers, including Lago Vista Mayor Shane Saum, sued county officials, claiming they unlawfully used a ...

Texas Republicans should be worried by the election results — if Democrats can get their act together

Dissatisfied Virginia voters replaced a Republican governor with a Democrat and expanded the Democratic majority in the House ...

Trinity County law enforcement seek out new funding after bond failure

After months of campaigning and years of need, Trinity County voters decided against an increased property tax to fund a new ...
WLRN

What could overhauling property taxes mean for local government IOUs in Florida?

Counties and cities borrow billions of dollars for all kinds of expensive projects. They pledge future property tax revenues ...
FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN

Texas voters approve tax savings for senior, disabled homeowners

Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass ...
REBusinessOnline

The Commercial Property Tax Rebellion

By Greg Hart, partner, Gray Winston & Hart PLLC The property tax system in the United States, which traces its roots to colonial America, has long been the life blood of local government finance. Used ...