Property Taxes
It’s not easy making cuts to a $4.63 billion budget when the public is begging for property tax relief and pretty much everyone wants increased public safety, capital improvements, and driveable streets. The Dallas City Council is slated to approve a budget and property tax rate on Wednesday. Earlier this month, council members offered 63…
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson vowed at his inaugural address in June to do three things in his final term: improve public safety, create the best park system, and have the lowest tax rate of a major city in North Texas. Cynics will say that Dallas leaders have to pick sides, Johnson told a crowd at…
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…
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…
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…
