Lawmakers seek property tax relief

Some Texas lawmakers are prioritizing taxpayer relief this legislative session, which began in January, but local government officials are worried about what it could mean for their budgets. The main attempt to reform the property tax system this session comes from Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who filed Senate Bill 2, the Texas Property Tax Reform and Relief Act, on Nov. 29. The bill was given high priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “Texans have told us loud and clear that commonsense property tax reform legislation is long overdue,” Patrick said. “Property taxes are driving people out of their homes and […]

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