On average, Texas has one of the higher property tax burdens in the country. The effective property tax rate (meaning the ...

Property taxes in Texas generate nearly half the total tax revenue statewide and help fund local public schools and services.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, officially lowering the age used to ...

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced "Operation Double Nickel", an initiative to provide property-tax relief by lowering ...

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. and Patrick are each touting plans to further cut property taxes in Texas. But they’re taking ...

Patrick’s comments come as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns on tax reforms and local government spending limits as he seeks ...

Texas lawmakers have gone big to rein in the state’s property taxes, spending tens of billions of dollars toward reducing the annual bill homeowners and businesses pay each year to help pay for ...

Texas leaders Abbott and Patrick offer differing property tax relief plans, debating exemptions and tax abolishment ...

The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can’t be totally eliminated, putting him at odds ...

Property tax relief is again a top priority of the next legislative session and the 2026 election in Texas. Gov.

Gov. Greg Abbott proposes eliminating school property taxes for Texas homeowners as part of 2026 campaign, sparking debate ...

Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.