87th LegislatureState SenateLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Announces Interim Charges for Texas Senate
Daniel FriendApril 4, 2022
The charges include reviewing subjects related to education, property taxes and appraisals, state investments, and more.
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Taxes & SpendingTaxpayers’ Property Appraisals Rising 20% to 50% as Supply Chain Disruptions Meet Population Growth
Brad JohnsonMarch 28, 2022
As appraisal notices hit mailboxes, Texas taxpayers will see the effects of large increases in home values caused by supply and demand stresses.
Elections 2022Immigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingHispanic Texans Overwhelmingly Believe There Is a Border Crisis and Support Security Measures, Poll Suggests
Hayden SparksMarch 21, 2022
The respondents in the poll were divided on their approval or disapproval of President Biden’s job performance.
Local NewsTaxes & Spending$4 Million Property Tax Abatement Approved for Georgetown Circuit Manufacturing Facility
Brad JohnsonFebruary 28, 2022
The county and city governments approved the 50 percent reductions in the facility's taxable property value.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingHumble ISD Board Sets $775 Million Bond Election to Fund Technology Purchases, Renovations
Brad JohnsonFebruary 17, 2022
The school board approved the bond proposal unanimously and voters will see it on their ballots during the May 7 local election.
Local NewsTaxes & Spending$1.1 Billion Bond Election Set by Klein ISD Board in Unanimous Vote
Brad JohnsonFebruary 16, 2022
The $1.1 billion is spread across four different propositions that will each be on voters' May 7 ballots.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingDel Valle ISD School Board Sets $300 Million Bond Election for May 7
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2022
The district's voters approved a slightly smaller $284 million bond in 2019.
Elections 2022Local NewsProperty Taxes and Budget Issues at Forefront of Republican Tarrant County Judge Candidate Forum
Kim RobertsJanuary 31, 2022
Four Republican candidates running to replace retiring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley answered questions about their plans if they should win the race.
Elections 2022Taxes & SpendingHere’s Where the Texas GOP Governor Candidates Stand on Property Taxes
Brad JohnsonJanuary 19, 2022
Property taxes continue to be an issue in Texas for incumbents and challengers alike.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyPolice Budgets, Liquor Licenses, and Chicken Coops: 23 New State Laws Take Effect January 1
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 3, 2022
Here are some of the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day, from light property tax reform to elections for police defunding.
Elections 2021Taxes & SpendingGrassroots Groups Challenge Constitutional Amendment, Arguing Property Tax Ballot Language Was Omitted
Kim RobertsNovember 10, 2021
Three grassroots groups have filed an election contest lawsuit seeking to set aside the passage of Proposition 2, claiming that the ballot language was misleading.
87th LegislatureElections 2021HealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingTexas Voters Decisively Pass Constitutional Amendments Securing Religious Freedom, Essential Caregiver Protections
Hayden SparksNovember 3, 2021
All eight amendments to the Texas Constitution passed by overwhelming majorities of 59 percent or more.