Elections 2022New Braunfels Texas House Debate Centers on School Choice, Property Taxes, Democratic Committee Chairs
The House District 73 seat is open after Rep. Kyle Biedermann chose not to seek re-election after three terms in the Texas House.
The House District 73 seat is open after Rep. Kyle Biedermann chose not to seek re-election after three terms in the Texas House.
The state has a 10 percent cap on appraisal increases for properties with homestead exemptions, but that is not available to businesses.
The coastal district seat is open due to incumbent Rep. Mayes Middleton's run for the Texas Senate.
The Texas legislature earmarked $3 billion of its American Rescue Plan Act funds for "property tax relief" in 2023.
The school district M&O rate accounts for the largest portion of local property taxes collected in Texas.
The charges include reviewing subjects related to education, property taxes and appraisals, state investments, and more.
As appraisal notices hit mailboxes, Texas taxpayers will see the effects of large increases in home values caused by supply and demand stresses.
The respondents in the poll were divided on their approval or disapproval of President Biden’s job performance.
The county and city governments approved the 50 percent reductions in the facility's taxable property value.
The school board approved the bond proposal unanimously and voters will see it on their ballots during the May 7 local election.
The $1.1 billion is spread across four different propositions that will each be on voters' May 7 ballots.
The district's voters approved a slightly smaller $284 million bond in 2019.