Property Taxes

New Report Says Regulations Drive Housing Costs

The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Taxpayer Protection Project released new research examining housing affordability in Texas, arguing that restrictive local…

2 weeks ago

Gina Hinojosa Holds Solo Debate Outside Abbott's Governor's Mansion

Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa held a one-sided debate outside the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin on Thursday, challenging Republican Gov.…

4 weeks ago

Ken Paxton's Statewide Crackdown Could Block Hundreds of Texas Cities From Raising Taxes

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) has launched one of the broadest municipal oversight efforts in recent state history, demanding financial…

7 months ago

New Filing Reveals Rep. Gary Gates' Ties to HB21 Lawsuit

New information has emerged in the legal battle over House Bill 21 (HB21), the controversial overhaul of Texas's affordable housing…

12 months ago

Greg Abbott Announces Bid for Fourth Term as Texas Governor

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has announced that he will seek a fourth term as governor of Texas, launching his reelection…

1 year ago

Texas Voters Approve 17 Constitutional Amendments, Ushering Broad State Reforms

Texas voters have approved all 17 new amendments to the state constitution, allowing for significant changes to taxes, education, public…

1 year ago

Ken Paxton Orders Cities to Halt Potentially Illegal Property Tax Hikes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has directed four towns, La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean, and Whitesboro, to halt the implementation…

1 year ago

Texas Workforce Housing Coalition Files Lawsuit Alleging HB21 is Unconstitutional

The Texas Workforce Housing Coalition (TWHC) and Post WB Apartments, LLC, have filed a lawsuit against the Bexar Appraisal District.…

1 year ago

Harrison Announces Reelection Bid With Trump Endorsement

State Rep. Brian Harrison (R) has officially kicked off his re-election campaign for Texas House District 10, sharing a high-profile…

1 year ago

Texas House Advances Bill to Cap Local Property Tax Growth at 1%

The Texas House passed a bill aimed at tightening restrictions on how much property tax revenue cities and counties can…

1 year ago