Two constitutional amendments approved in 2025 brought increased homestead exemptions for homeowners.

As 2026 begins, it is time to reflect on how the Lone Star State fared in 2025 when it came to property taxes. As the largest single annual bill for many Texans, property taxes can be a large obstacle ...

Illegally raising taxes has officially been prohibited throughout the state of Texas. Attorney General Ken Paxton sent ...

The Texas attorney general cited a new audit rule that small cities have warned would be difficult for them to meet because ...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has barred more than 130 cities from raising property taxes after they failed to meet state audit requirements.

Thanks to growing property values and taxes, homeowners and businesses across Texas are feeling the strain like never before. Even with recent overhauls to the homestead and over-65 exemptions, many ...

Texas offers multiple property tax exemptions that can significantly reduce a home’s taxable value. Here's what to know.

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