Tarrant County has taken another step towards giving more money back to taxpayers by increasing the homestead exemption to the maximum allowed by state law. Following the implementation of a 10% homestead exemption last year, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court has...
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Arkansas Holds Special Session on Property Tax Cuts, Texas Must Eliminate Them
Arkansas lawmakers have made significant strides in reducing the property tax burden on their residents. During a special legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly passed a series of bills aimed at decreasing income and property taxes. This decision has been...
Vermont’s Misguided Property Tax Hike – Texas Must Be Vigilant
Vermont's recent decision to raise property taxes by nearly 14% should serve as a stark warning to Texans about the dangers of unchecked government overreach and fiscal irresponsibility. Despite the state's already high tax burden, the Vermont legislature,...
May Inflation Rates and the Fed: What You Need to Know
The rate of inflation slowed more than anticipated in May, but the Fed’s response holds steady. Inflation numbers for the month of May were officially released today, with the Department of Labor announcing that the Consumer Price Index showed prices rose 3.3% in May...
RPT Releases Final Legislative Priorities
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has released the Legislative Priorities for the 2025-2026 cycle and the 89th Legislative session. The RPT legislative priorities include the top eight tasks that the party expects republican members of the Texas Legislature to...
Texans Approve $15 BILLION in New Local Debt from Bond Elections
In May, local communities across Texas participated in bond elections that saw approximately 250 bond propositions put to a vote. These propositions collectively amounted to nearly $15.5 billion in new local debt, a significant financial burden with implications...