On average, Texas has one of the higher property tax burdens in the country. The effective property tax rate (meaning the ...

Property taxes in Texas generate nearly half the total tax revenue statewide and help fund local public schools and services.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently unveiled a sweeping property tax reform plan that has ignited debate across the state.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, officially lowering the age used to ...

Gov. Greg Abbott is making it a campaign priority that Texans vote on whether to eliminate school district property taxes.

Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further ...

Patrick’s comments come as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns on tax reforms and local government spending limits as he seeks ...

Texas homeowners could see additional property tax relief next year as state leaders signal another push to increase ...

Texas is spending $51 billion on property tax relief in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and will be required to spend the same amount in future bienniums to maintain existing tax exemptions, lawmakers said ...

The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can’t be totally eliminated, putting him at odds ...

The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 ...

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes eliminating school property taxes for Texas homeowners as part of 2026 campaign, sparking debate ...