Will TXLEGE Decide To Patch The Leak, Instead of Eliminate It?
Recently the groundswell of conservative voices demanding property tax elimination has reached all-time highs. The last two special sessions have not delivered the results for property tax relief that taxpayers have demanded. Property taxes have risen more than 181%...
Taxpayers Ask For Steak, But Receive Spaghetti Instead.
Recently Governor Abbott tweeted that among other conservative legislation, the Texas legislature just passed property tax relief. This should be cause for celebration! We finally got what we have spent years begging our elected officials for! We are finally going to...
Comparing Property Tax Legislation
Real Property Tax Relief Is Being Lowered Into A Shallow Grave
With only six days left in the second called special session real property tax relief is being lowered into a shallow grave. HB 122, the strongest legislation that the Texas House has seen in years, seeks to apply 90% of the current budget surplus and future surpluses...
Bills Emerge In 2nd Special Session to Eliminate Property Taxes
At TFR we have been sounding the alarm that now is the time for property tax reform for months. We have put forth a practical and attainable plan to accomplish this. This message has resounded with grassroots and even other fiscal organizations. However, the more...