Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 4
“The State of Texas is Staying Within Reasonable Spending Limits” “We have to find a way to allow people to stay in their homes. I think it's totally reasonable to have our taxing entities doing exactly what the state of Texas is already doing — staying within...
A Christmas Reflection
As Christmas Day arrives, all of us at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility pause to reflect on the profound meaning of this season. In a world often consumed by the hustle of shopping, parties, and travels, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Christmas is not...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 3
“With the homestead exemption...the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your school taxes.” ““With the homestead exemption, $10 billion in state funding equals about $1,300 in property tax relief. … In short, the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 2
“How in the Heck Are We Going to Pay for $51 Billion in Property Tax Relief Going Forward?” “I do have a lot of concerns, as the senator does, about how in the heck are we going to pay for this going forward? $51 billion ongoing —it’s a huge amount to continue to...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 1
“We're Kind of Maxed Out at What We Can Do for Property Tax Reform” There is a lot of misinformation floating around the state of Texas when it comes to the ability of the state to reduce or eliminate property taxes. This is the first article in a series where we’ll...