Both Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke have introduced plans to reduce the burden of property taxes for homeowners.
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Texas wants to get tough on squatters
Texas will take a look at its laws regarding squatter's rights ahead of the 2025 general session of its legislature.
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Today is the deadline to challenge property appraisals. What you need to know
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After inheriting 'a mess,' Houston mayor introduces budget with no new taxes, fees
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New Houston budget does not raise taxes, but 'everything's on the table' next year
Despite being millions under budget, Mayor John Whitmire isn't looking to increase taxes. Instead, he's using federal dollars and blaming prior administrations for not addressing the deficit.
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Texas public schools face a 'budget crisis' under Gov. Greg Abbott, teachers and lawmakers say
Abbott responded to 39 Texas House members who called for increased spending on public education on the same day the Texas teachers' union released a report detailing funding issues.
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Whitmire’s first budget: No new taxes or fees, but Houston’s spending keeps growing
The $6.7 billion plan will test the mayor’s power as council prepares to vote on the budget and a costly settlement with the city firefighters’ union.
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Report: Trump may face $100 million-plus tax bill if he loses IRS audit fight over Chicago tower
The findings could put renewed focus on Trump's business career as the presumptive Republican nominee tries to regain the White House.
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Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session
House Speaker Dade Phelan directed his committee leaders to examine the use of school voucher-like programs in other states and consider new ways to further drive down property taxes for homeowners.
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New political action committee pours $70K into Tarrant Appraisal District race
Less than a year ago, residents had no say in who sat on the Tarrant Appraisal District board of directors. Now, days before voters head to the polls May 4 for a historic election, a new political ...
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His Texas ranch is littered with a century of oil and gas waste. He’s fighting back
For one West Texas rancher, the rampant orphaned wells have become both a mission and an existential threat. Dressed in a dark plaid button down and jeans with a rodeo belt buckle, Schuyler Wight ...
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'I'm going to push back': Some Buffalo Council Members look to renegotiate proposed property tax hike
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — In the City of Buffalo's proposed budget — Mayor Byron Brown is looking to increase property taxes by 9 percent ... Now we're going to hit them over here with a 9% ...