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Experts warn Gov. Greg Abbott’s property tax plan could bankrupt Texas, hobble cities

One expert described the Republican governor’s plan as “starving all of your state services” while locking cities into economic stagnation.

by Michael Karlis July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

One expert described the Republican governor’s plan as “starving all of your state services” while locking cities into economic stagnation.

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San Antonio’s property taxes the ninth-fastest growing in the U.S., study finds

Average property tax payments in San Antonio have increased 43% since August 2019, according to RedFin.

by Michael Karlis November 21, 2024May 20, 2025

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Long-awaited $18 billion property tax-cut deal heads to Gov. Greg Abbott

House Democrats attempted to insert benefits for renters and more money for public education into the tax-cuts package in a series of floor amendments but were unsuccessful.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2023August 16, 2023

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Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes

The deal would channel $12 billion to reduce the school property tax rate for homeowners and business properties, increase the homestead exemption, and create a pilot program to reduce taxes on certain residential and commercial properties.

by Karen Brooks Harper and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune July 10, 2023August 16, 2023

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Some conservatives’ long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether

Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown his weight behind the idea being pushed by an influential conservative think tank. Many school leaders are worried.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune June 19, 2023May 12, 2025

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With no deal on property taxes in sight, Abbott hints at multiple special sessions

The governor stands behind his support of the Texas House tax plan despite Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s insistence that the Senate has a better deal for homeowners.

by Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2023August 16, 2023

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Texas Senate passes $308 billion budget plan, kicking off high-stakes negotiations with the House

There is $5 billion and several political wedges standing between the House and Senate plans, which now move into conference committee with less than five weeks before session ends.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2023August 16, 2023

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Rift grows between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan over how to cut property taxes

The Senate wants to raise the homestead exemption. The House wants to tighten the appraisal cap. Both chambers’ leaders are skeptical of each other’s proposal.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune April 1, 2023June 15, 2024

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House panel advances new Texas budget with property tax cuts, teacher pay raises

The proposal recommends spending billions on programs including property tax cuts, teacher pay raises, mental health services and border security. It leaves out pay raises for retired state employees, rent relief and childcare programs.

by Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2023May 14, 2024

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Lawmaker Files a Property-Tax Relief Bill. Can It Actually Work This Time?

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Texas property taxes

Experts warn Gov. Greg Abbott’s property tax plan could bankrupt Texas, hobble cities

San Antonio’s property taxes the ninth-fastest growing in the U.S., study finds

Long-awaited $18 billion property tax-cut deal heads to Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas House and Senate reach a deal on how to cut property taxes

Some conservatives’ long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether

With no deal on property taxes in sight, Abbott hints at multiple special sessions

Texas Senate passes $308 billion budget plan, kicking off high-stakes negotiations with the House

Rift grows between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan over how to cut property taxes

House panel advances new Texas budget with property tax cuts, teacher pay raises

Lawmaker Files a Property-Tax Relief Bill. Can It Actually Work This Time?