Rep. Burrows filed a bill to create new guidelines for a pandemic response that solidifies the approach Gov. Abbott took to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting criticism from some conservatives. Here’s a look at the debate and what’s inside.
Use of the property tax disaster loophole could be restricted under a new Texas House bill that aims to curb tax increases during a pandemic.
Richardson ISD taxpayers could be asked to approve a $750 million property tax bond during the May election.
The Texas legislature convenes today for its 87th regular session with only 140 days to complete its business.
Property taxes were among the top two foci last session, but as the legislature prepares to convene in January the issue's status is less clear.
Austin voters overwhelmingly approved the massive city tax increase, cementing an 8.75-cent bump in the tax rate.
Despite having the highest number of new unemployment claims in the state, the Houston City Council approved a tax rate that will increase the property burden for next year.
To pay off existing debt, the city approved a property tax rate increase and while authorizing a $20 million spending increase. The overall budget decreased two percent due to fewer capital improvement plans.
The board of trustees has lowered part of the property tax rate. Now, they're asking voters to increase the other portion.
Despite passing a resolution to use the disaster declaration loophole, the commissioners court has announced it will pursue the no-new-revenue property tax rate.
Due to tax revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic and government shutdowns, a number of localities are looking to raise property taxes above the rate set by the legislature.
The Harris County Commissioners Court did not make a final decision on next year's property tax rate, but are considering four options — three of which will raise taxes.
The commissioners court will move forward with a property tax increase despite the recent economic downturn. County Judge Mark Keough opposed the increase.
In its meeting on Tuesday, Tarrant County Commissioners accepted an extension of the mask order until August 31 and got a preview of next year's budget based on the current tax rate.
The Austin City Council will put a measure before city voters in November to finance its portion of a $7 billion public transit plan.
While the Texas Municipal League asserts localities are exempt from the new limits, state leaders maintain the opposite and are applying pressure to prevent increases in the first place.
“On behalf of the constituents I represent in Tarrant County, I would request that the Board of Directors investigate the reasons for such a large increase," Senator Jane Nelson wrote.
This week — lawmakers ask for coronavirus aid to lower appraisals, the governor to intervene in Alamo drama, and an agency to name which businesses were granted regulatory waivers.
By a vote of 11-3, the Dallas City Council rejected a resolution that would have authorized the possibility of an eight percent property tax increase without voter approval.
Due to coronavirus, many appraisal districts and review boards closed their doors to in-person protests, but an opinion issued by the attorney general's office challenges the move.
