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The Texas Legislature just gaveled out of their regular session Monday…and then right back in for a special session. If you’re wondering what’s going on (and what it all means), here’s a guide on what to expect from Texas politics this summer.
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Homeowners in Dallas County have until Monday, May 22, to protest their annual property appraisals (or until 30 days after their notice of appraised value, whichever is later).
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The chamber will likely have to negotiate with the House over key differences in their spending plans, namely how to lower property taxes.
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House Republican leaders have said the budget tackles some of their priorities, including providing tax relief to homeowners across the state.
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The proposal recommends spending billions on programs including property tax cuts, teacher pay raises, mental health services and border security. It leaves out requests for pay raises for retired state employees and funding for rent relief and childcare programs.
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Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Senator Paul Bettencourt signaled potential friction with the House over the lower chamber’s proposal to use an appraisal cap to hold down property tax growth.
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Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, filed a bill Friday to abolish the Tarrant Appraisal District, which faces increased scrutiny over a series of missteps and controversies within the past several years.
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Board chair Kathryn Wilemon resigned just days after the Keller City Council pushed for a recall. Wilemon has been criticized following concerns with TAD leadership.
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During his biennial State of the State speech, the Republican governor named seven emergency items that lawmakers can vote on immediately.
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Texas homeowners have complained about rising property tax for years — and leaders in the Texas legislature say addressing property taxes is a top priority. But since this revenue accounts for a huge chunk of Texas public school funding, parents and educators are wondering how changes could affect schools.
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State tax systems are usually looked at as a three-legged stool — property taxes, sales taxes and personal income tax. In Texas, our “stool” only has two legs.
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With a historic state budget surplus of $32 billion, lawmakers have earmarked $15 billion to ease property tax bills.