Harris County commissioners are considering a proposed 2026 tax rate increase to support early childhood programming, as requested by Judge Lina Hidalgo.
The Big Three framed the move as a way to keep Texas fiscally conservative and help fund priorities like property tax cuts. Public education and school vouchers were exempted.
Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to over 130 cities, including multiple cities in Southeast Texas, notifying them that they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate.
Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the cities, most of them small, of violating a state law aimed at preventing cities from unduly raising property taxes.
Homeowners in Harris County have until April 30 to claim property tax exemptions they may qualify for, and officials say a new online tool is making the process easier than ever.
Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.
Disability Attorney Marc Whitehead discusses common culprits that can trigger higher taxes for those who receive Social Security or Disability benefits -- including how your spouse's income or passive income like a rental property can affect your tax liability. Watch the full video for Marc's expert tips to know before you file your tax return, whether you're single or married filling jointly.
The Republican speaker’s interim charges also covered water resources, foreign threats and government accountability.
As tax season ramps up, thousands of families across the Houston area are getting help filing their returns, and for many, it’s coming at no cost.
Patrick’s initial five-item to-do list also included assessing risks posed by hostile foreign entities to the grid’s supply chain and preventing fraud in Texas’ health and human services.
The Harris County Tax Office will be holding a press conference to discuss important information for property owners in the Houston area as tax season nears.
Rising property taxes got you worried? Houston homeowners may be able to delay part of their bill with a tax deferral from the Harris Central Appraisal District. The program lets you pay taxes on last year’s value plus any new improvements, while postponing the rest — but interest still applies.
Conservative and liberal tax policy experts said Abbott’s proposal would lead to higher housing costs and tax benefits flowing disproportionately to wealthy homeowners.
Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.
The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can’t be totally eliminated, putting him at odds with Gov. Greg Abbott.
The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.
Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.
Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.
Most of the cities — Odessa, La Marque, Tom Bean and Whitesboro — said they are following the law and Ken Paxton’s office is jumping the gun on enforcing new state rules.
Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills can now move through that chamber.
After a heated day in commissioners court, commissioners voted to censure Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after her tax hike proposal for early childcare failed.
“This victory belongs to every crew member, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate who believes in the power of Texas-made media,” Media for Texas said in a joint statement. “We’re proud to say: this is just the beginning. The future of film is Texas. #ComeAndFilmIt”
Homeowners are one step closer to property tax relief with Governor Greg Abbott set to sign two bills after lawmakers approved $22.7 billion in property tax cuts this session.
The governor has laid out his legislative priorities. In our latest "Under the Dome" episode, we look at the challenges lawmakers face in addressing the issues of property taxes and school finance.
“This victory belongs to every crew member, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate who believes in the power of Texas-made media,” Media for Texas said in a joint statement. “We’re proud to say: this is just the beginning. The future of film is Texas. #ComeAndFilmIt”