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Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 7h

'Texas-sized' relief: Senate passes $22.7 billion school property tax cut package

If the Legislature approves SB 4, Texas voters would have to approve the amendment to the state Constitution to make the tax cut permanent.

Texas homeowners are one step closer to receiving a property tax break after Senate approves bill

For the past several years, Republican state lawmakers have pushed to rein in rising property tax bills. That push culminated in 2023 with $12.7 billion in new tax cuts, including a boost to the state's homestead exemption and billions of dollars for school districts to reduce how much they collect in property taxes.

CBS Texas on MSN · 2h

What the Texas Homestead Exemption bill would mean for property taxes and school funding

AUSTIN – It is now in the hands of the Texas House to decide what to do about a new property tax cut plan. The author of the Senate's plan calls it the largest exemption increase in state history. While it could save many people hundreds of dollars on property tax bills, that money typically would go to funding schools.

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Lawmaker files bill to get rid of the Texas Education Agency

We're following new legislation to abolish the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and eliminate the position of commissioner of ...

Texas Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Increase Homestead Exemption, Potential Savings for Homeowners in Pearland and Conroe

The Texas Senate approved SB 4, which raises the homestead exemption, potentially saving homeowners on property taxes.

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Texas bill could limit where residents vote, sparking cost and access concerns

It's a program San Patricio County Elections Administrator Pamila Hills said could have ripple effects for voters.

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Elon Musk, Ted Cruz call for Texas House to pass school choice bill

Ted Cruz and Elon Musk are joining a growing number of people in Washington with eyes on the Texas lawmakers as school choice ...

Bail organizations, immigrants targeted as Texas lawmakers consider bail reform legislation

Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...

Texas Legislature Considering Sweeping AI Bill – Impact on Insurance Industry

Virtually every major industry has seen the proliferation of artificial intelligence systems in recent years. Despite a lack of ...

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