Gov Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick clash in showdown over property tax relief
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
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It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
"We must go big; we must dream big," Abbott said. "Dream the possibility that we can eliminate property taxes in Texas. You got to dream it and then you got to do it."
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, both Republicans, took shots at each other on social media
Gov. Greg Abbott is siding with the property tax relief bill passed by the Texas House Tuesday evening.
The Texas House gave final passage to a bill Friday that promises homeowners a bigger break in property taxes than first proposed.
Homeowners will save some cash under this new bill.
You have five minutes to try and lower your property tax bill. So how do you do it? CBS News Texas sat down with tax attorney Bobby Ola to get advice on how to handle an appraisal protest hearing.
Home values, and eventually taxes, are up again thanks to another strong year for Texas real estate.
You have five minutes to try and lower your property tax bill. So how do you do it? CBS News Texas sat down with tax attorney Bobby Ola to get advice on how to handle an appraisal protest hearing.
Most homeowners are watching their valuations go up yet again, thanks to record-breaking home sales over the last few years.
The Tarrant Appraisal District extended the deadline to the end of May because of problems with the website.
Property owners can expect to see values go up by 10% to 20% this year.
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick drew a political line in the sand Thursday over key differences with the House on how to lower Texans' property tax bills. "The math doesn't work."
Property appraisal notices are starting to go out across North Texas this week, with another 10% to 20% increase in home values expected across the region over last year.
Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott, have said for months now they want to help by using about half of the state's nearly $33 billion budget surplus.
The House is passing its own version of the bill.
Homeowners aren't the only ones pushing Texas lawmakers to give them a break on their property taxes.
There is widespread agreement at the Texas Capitol to cut property taxes during the next legislative session starting in January. How much still has to be worked out.
