Property Taxes
April brought us the news that the Texas House and Senate had finally come to terms and passed the promised property tax relief we have been hearing so much about. I was thrilled, of course, though the state did not go as far as I think it should have. Still, on the surface, this legislation…
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By Rick Mauch CandysDirt.com Contributor From the wealthiest to the most financially challenged, property tax laws are confusing for everyone. And if you are in the latter category, they can be downright scary. Many low-income families and individuals have seen their homes — the one valuable asset their entire family may have — go by…
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It seemed the Texas Legislature was close to agreeing on a plan for property tax relief, but almost a month into a special session, that hasn’t happened. The House and the Senate are standing firm in their proposals. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he remains committed to lowering property taxes and he’s open to a…
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Monday evening that the Texas Legislature will convene for a special session, and a No. 1 priority is to “cut property taxes for hardworking Texans.” As he was sworn into his third term in January, Abbott promised to use a big chunk of the state’s $33 billion surplus to cut…
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There are many positive aspects of being a homeowner in Texas. Unfortunately, there are some downsides — namely property taxes. And lucky for Texans, there’s still time to protest your property tax appraisal. Ranked 45th highest out of 50 states, Texans can expect an average annual tax bill of about $3,907. And while property values…
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