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Texans get their first crack at electing the people overseeing the state’s complicated property appraisal process

By Joshua Fechter May 3, 2024

In the state’s larger counties, voters can now elect people to the agencies that appraise property values. Full Story

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Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?

By Joshua Fechter and Andrew Park April 26, 2024

Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis. Full Story

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Texas launches new property tax incentive program to lure new businesses

By Madaleine Rubin Feb. 22, 2024

The Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation program cuts property taxes for new manufacturing, research and development facilities. It replaces a shuttered program criticized for its impact on school finance. Full Story

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Texans will face another election after approving property tax cuts

By Jess Huff Jan. 11, 2024

Voters in Texas’ 50 largest counties will now elect new three members of their respective property appraisal district boards. Full Story

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I’m a Texas homeowner. When will I see my tax cut?

By Jess Huff Dec. 12, 2023

Tax policy is messy. Here are a few tips to help you understand what the recent voter-approved tax cuts mean for your mortgage. Full Story

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Texas homeowners and businesses will get a tax cut after voters approve Proposition 4

By Joshua Fechter and Karen Brooks Harper Nov. 7, 2023

The $18 billion property tax-cut package is aimed squarely at lowering school district property taxes, which make up the lion’s share of a Texas landowner’s property tax bill. Full Story

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Texas voters gave retired teachers raises and approved new infrastructure funds as most constitutional amendments passed

By Karen Brooks Harper Nov. 7, 2023

Voters approved a massive property tax cut and several other measures, but refused to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges. Full Story

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Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: Texans will decide 14 constitutional amendments today

By Marissa Martinez, Yuriko Schumacher and Texas Tribune Staff Nov. 7, 2023

Texans are being asked to cut property taxes, create a new fund for water infrastructure and give child-care facilities a tax exemption among other propositions. Here’s a breakdown of each constitutional amendment and what you need to know to vote. Full Story

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Texas proposition lets voters decide whether to cut property taxes for homeowners and businesses

By Joshua Fechter Oct. 24, 2023

Proposition 4 could usher in a bevy of property tax changes. That includes using $12.7 billion from a record state budget surplus to lower school district taxes. Full Story

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Taxes, state parks, infrastructure: What you need to know about the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments election

By María Méndez, Yuriko Schumacher and Texas Tribune Staff Oct. 23, 2023

Early voting begins Monday in the Nov. 7 elections. Here’s a breakdown of the 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Full Story

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How a state effort to fund Texas schools equitably is shortchanging dozens of rural districts

By Brian Lopez Aug. 25, 2023

For decades, the Texas comptroller’s office has double-checked property valuations across the state, which help determine how much school districts can levy in property taxes. But when state and county appraisers disagree, districts can end up with big holes in their budgets. Full Story

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Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.

By Karen Brooks Harper Updated: Aug. 7, 2023

Legislation passed this month would raise the state’s homestead exemption to $100,000, lower schools’ tax rates and put an appraisal cap on residential and commercial properties, among other measures. But voters must approve a constitutional amendment first. Full Story

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Gov. Greg Abbott signs $18 billion tax cut package for Texas property owners

By Karen Brooks Harper July 24, 2023

At a time when the state has some of the nation’s highest property taxes, the initiative was a cornerstone of his 2022 reelection campaign. Full Story

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TribCast: Texas lawmakers approve property tax cuts after 7 months of trying

By Matthew Watkins and Justin Dehn July 14, 2023

In this week’s episode, we discuss the winners and losers — politically and financially — after lawmakers approved an $18 billion tax cut bill. Full Story

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Property tax special session is over, but months of acrimony could complicate Texas lawmakers’ mission as more work awaits

By Patrick Svitek July 14, 2023

Efforts to repair rifts, particularly among Republican leaders, begin as another contentious special session looms on Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for “school choice.” Full Story

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Long-awaited $18 billion property tax-cut deal heads to Gov. Greg Abbott

By Karen Brooks Harper Updated: July 13, 2023

House Democrats attempted to insert benefits for renters and more money for public education into the tax-cuts package in a series of floor amendments but were unsuccessful. Full Story

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Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement

By Karen Brooks Harper Updated: July 12, 2023

The package could land on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. Voters must pass the plan in a constitutional election in November for it to take effect in the 2023 tax year. Full Story

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Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes

By Karen Brooks Harper and Joshua Fechter Updated: July 10, 2023

The deal would channel $12 billion to reduce the school property tax rate for homeowners and business properties, increase the homestead exemption, and create a pilot program to reduce taxes on certain residential and commercial properties. The legislation is expected to pass later this week. Full Story

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A property tax deal has eluded Texas lawmakers. Here’s where things stand at the start of another special session.

By Joshua Fechter June 28, 2023

Top Republicans promised property tax cuts, but have been locked in standoffs on how to achieve it. Gov. Greg Abbott has called another overtime legislative session in hopes of solidifying a plan. Full Story

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First special session ends with no new laws, Texas lawmakers still deadlocked on property taxes

By James Barragán and Patrick Svitek Updated: June 27, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott quickly called lawmakers back to the Capitol for round two, hoping to break an impasse that has outlasted the regular session and one overtime period. Full Story

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