Search Results: Gov. Greg Abbott

House And Senate Finally Strike a Deal on ‘Largest Property Tax Cut in Texas History’

By April Towery / July 10, 2023 /

Gov. Greg Abbott said he looks forward to signing the legislation, which still has to clear the House and the Senate. The agreement comes after a month of public debate…

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Texas Pride Realty Agent Bob McCranie Is Helping LGBTQ+ Texans Flee The State

By April Towery / June 28, 2023 /

…Nine “anti-LGBTQ” bills for minors were signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during the Texas legislative session that ended last month, McCranie said. Texas joined 18 other states that enacted…

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Texas Governor Calls Lawmakers Back For Another Special Session on Property Taxes

By April Towery / June 28, 2023 /

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised voters a property tax cut and his latest action appears to send a clear message that the legislative session won’t end until he gets one….

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Dallas City Council Approves Homestead Exemption as Property Tax Relief Debate Rages On Statewide

By April Towery / June 21, 2023 /
(Photo: Mimi Perez for CandyDirt.com)

…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 compromise.  Texas House Speaker Dade…

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After Failed Negotiations With Todd Interests, TPWD Looks to Acquire Fairfield Lake State Park Using Eminent Domain

By Joanna England / June 6, 2023 /

Photo: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department In Texas, if there’s one thing that’s close to sacrosanct in the state legislature, it’s private property rights. Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan…

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