Taxes

Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition will present to a Dallas County committee on Monday a proposal for homeless tax to sustain housing and outreach efforts.

Throughout the state from Saturday through Monday, items such as batteries, flashlights, fire extinguishers and portable generators can be purchased tax-free.

In District 3, incumbent Council member Nikkie Hunter will face challenger Kelly Burke in the May 2 council election.

Incumbent Andrew Piel has reached his term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace him: Rojo Meixueiruo, Lisa J. Ventura and Tom Ware.

Incumbent Rebecca Boxall is seeking a third and final term representing Arlington's District 5. She faces challenger Brittney Garcia-Dumas.

Incumbent Barbara Odom-Wesley has reached her term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace her: Melody Fowler, Corey Harris and Jason Shelton.

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A group of Texas churches and the IRS agreed to nix the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits nonprofits from endorsing candidates. A Trump-appointed judge said no.

The tax credits, which could be used by homeowners across the country, are being phased out under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year by the Republican-controlled Congress.

Northwest ISD will shrink class size and restore staffing after a tax-rate vote. Some cuts will remain as funding challenges continue.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pointed to bill passed earlier this year focused on unlawful tax increases.

While most proposed amendments on this year's ballot focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas' network of technical colleges and dementia and Alzheimer's research.