Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
Recent News About Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
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Texas property tax relief declines as property taxes rise
Texas lawmakers have proposed between $3 billion and $3.5 billion in new property tax relief over the next two years, as outlined in budgets recently filed in the Texas Senate and House. This proposal adds to the $3 billion in relief already provided under Texas law, bringing the total to $6.5 billion.
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Texas sees rise in property taxes; opportunities for reform in upcoming legislative session
The Texas Comptroller's latest Biennial Property Tax Report reveals a $650 million increase in property taxes for 2023, despite previous promises of relief.
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Texas property tax revenue increases by $5.4 billion, fueling taxpayer frustration
Texas taxpayers are expressing frustration as property tax revenue for local governments and school districts increased by $5.4 billion in 2024, a 6.6% rise from 2023, according to data from Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar.
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Tinderholt offers amendment to Texas Property Tax Relief Act: 'The state owes (Texans) the biggest tax cut in our state's history'
How to effectively offer Texans proper tax relief continues to be a battle among the House and the Senate.During a Texas House of Representatives legislative session held last week, attendees considered House Bill 2, which seeks to lower appraisal caps, and state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) attempted to offer an amendment to the legislation.
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Texans for Fiscal Responsibility has plan to 'eliminate the property tax'
Tired of paying property taxes and watching them steadily increase? One Texas group may have a solution.
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Gubernatorial candidate Huffines: "We will finally eliminate property taxes in Texas"
Texas ranks among the worst states when it comes to property taxes and GOP gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines is seeking to remedy that if he wins the state’s highest office.