Texas, Greg Abbott and Property Taxes

Greg Abbott Wants Change to Texas Property Taxes
In the latest of his many attempts to curb Texas' high property taxes, Republican Governor Greg Abbott wants to give the state's homeowners the power to weigh in on every hike. It's a move that critics warn could have a dramatic impact on the funding for public services in the Lone Star State.
Texas Senate greenlights new property tax cuts despite concerns over mounting costs
Increasing the homestead exemption would cost the state roughly $3 billion over two years and add to a growing tab of property tax cuts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address at 5 p.m. outlining legislative priorities. Watch live on KHOU 11+. HOUSTON — Governor Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address tonight at 5 p.m., outlining his priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative Session. The speech will stream on KHOU 11+.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local taxes increases
Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services.
Governor Abbott Proposes Voter Approval Requirement for Texas Property Tax Hikes
Gov. Abbott seeks a two-thirds voter approval for Texas tax hikes, impacting local government fiscal autonomy and potentially hindering services and developments.
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.
Texas Senate panel approves $140,000 property tax homestead exemption
Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle Tuesday when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously to approve and send two bills to the full Senate.
Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances
Action is underway at the state capitol to cut the taxes you pay to local school districts and wipe them out completely for senior citizens. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains what's on the table.
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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 ...
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What does Gov. Abbott's tax cut proposal mean? 25News breaks it down
As Texans face an affordability crisis, Governor Greg Abbott declared property tax relief an emergency item in his recent ...
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Burrows, Patrick and Abbott: Texas’ “Big Three” have big plans and a wary new dynamic
The aggressive Republican agenda’s success depends on how well the three leaders harmonize their tactics and goals for the ...
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Governor Abbott calls for billions of dollars in new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
He called for $10 billion in relief on school property taxes, on top of the billions approved two years ago. Abbott also ...
El Paso lawmakers criticize Governor Abbott's property tax relief proposal
Governor Greg Abbott's proposal for $10 billion in property tax cuts has sparked criticism from local state representatives.
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Gov. Greg Abbott lays out his agenda for Texas with emphasis on vouchers, water and property taxes
In all, Abbott announced seven emergency items in his State of the State address. Property taxes were Abbott's first ...
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Abbott’s Familiar Priorities Include Property Taxes, Vouchers, Cracking Down on Bail
Abbott’s emergency items include property tax relief, improving water infrastructure, creating a universal school voucher ...