On the top of each ballot this election are 17 constitutional amendments voters will need to decide on. A majority of those ...

Texans are gearing up to vote on 17 constitutional amendments this November, with a big focus on lowering property taxes that hit homeowners hard.

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LA MARQUE, Texas (KTRK) -- The state is telling the City of La Marque not so fast on its proposal to temporarily raise property taxes. This comes as the city has said it needs the money, or it will ...

ODESSA, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the City of Odessa following the City Council’s approval of a property tax hike last week. The move came after ...

Property tax relief for seniors is one of the most discussed benefits in Texas, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. Designed to ease the financial burden on homeowners aged 65 and ...

United States, September 24, 2025-- Texas Protax, LLC, the state’s longest-standing and most trusted name in property tax consulting, continues reinforcing its position as a leading authority in ...

Butler County commissioners announced Monday they are returning a record amount of money to county taxpayers.The decision was announced during a special meeting on Monday.Commissioners say it comes as ...

In order to cover retirement checks as the city waits for property tax revenue to replenish its dwindling coffers, Chicago will lend cash to its pensions, avoiding asset sales. The delayed collection ...

The city of Austin will be allowed to move forward with its tax rate election ballot language. The Texas Supreme Court has denied a petition in a lawsuit challenging Austin's ballot language for its ...

In recent years, a flurry of little-known government agencies across Texas have teamed up with investors to reap lucrative fees in return for providing property tax breaks for apartment complexes ...

Palm Beach County’s unremitting growth and a relentless surge in property values are fueling a $457 million increase in local government tax collections for the upcoming year, data analyzed by Stet ...