What We Learned at House Appropriations This Week
On Thursday the House Appropriations committee heard from the Legislative Budget Board and the Comptroller of Public Accounts on state budget, economic, and revenue developments affecting the 2014-15...
View ArticleA Smart Approach to Closing a Costly Loophole
Senator Rodney Ellis proposed new legislation Tuesday to close a state loophole that allows commercial property owners to skirt their responsibility and significantly reduce their property tax bills...
View ArticleFlat-Dollar Homestead Exemption Benefits Homeowners and Municipalities
In Texas, school districts grant residential homeowners a flat-dollar-amount homestead exemption of $15,000, but local governments are currently prohibited from doing the same. While they can offer...
View ArticleHave Property Taxes Gone Up, Really?
Property taxes are the major source of support for local public services – schools, emergency services, roads, parks and libraries. They are also among the most unpopular of all state and local taxes....
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