Texas will have more than 30 new laws on the books come New Year's Day, touching on everything from artificial intelligence ...

Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — ...

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's "Operation Double Nickel" proposes lowering the senior property tax benefit age to 55 and ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Tribune has called the elections on Propositions 11 and 13, which cut property taxes for homeowners, with an additional cut for disabled Texans and those over the age of 65.

This proposal would disrupt the state’s housing market and jeopardize local revenues while doing very little to help workers and families struggling to pay their property tax bills – just as Prop 13 ...

I always thought Texas sales tax was straightforward and predictable, hovering around 8% or less, depending on where you are. Groceries usually dodge the tax man (or woman). And once a year before ...

Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20, for the Nov. 4 election. There are 17 propositions in all, with many of them involving reducing property taxes and changing the Texas Constitution. Among them is ...

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While most proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution in this year’s election focused on taxes, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas’ network of technical colleges and the ...

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After the holiday season comes tax season. Property taxes in Texas generate nearly half the total tax revenue statewide and help fund local public schools and services. Here's what you need to know ...

Just in time, the back-to-school sales tax holiday is back to help students, teachers and parents prepare for the start of a new school year. So don't forget to check all the supplies off your list ...