property taxes

Chief Appraiser Rogelio Sandoval reported the district's overall increase in property values was modest, with a county-wide average of just over 2%,

This legislative session, Texas lawmakers are hoping to lower property taxes and increase funding for the state’s public schools. Meanwhile, local taxing entities say the state’s recent efforts to curb property taxes are making it harder for them to fund the services they provide.

This week on Texas Matters—Governor Abbott has a plan to eliminate your property taxes. That might sound great, but what would that look like? The state would have to take a chainsaw to schools and services. And the sales tax would hit 22%, by far the highest in the nation. Low-income citizens would pay more, but it would be a boon— for big corporations.

The Vista Verde downtown tax office at N. Pecos La Trinidad will have two curbside drop-offs until 6:30 p.m. The Northeast and Northwest substations will also have curbside drop-offs until 6:30 p.m.

Property taxpayers on the two-payment plan system must pay half their bill by Nov 30.

This week on Texas Matters. Governor Abbott has a plan to eliminate your property taxes. That could sound great but what would that look like? The state would have to take a chainsaw to schools and services. And the sales tax would hit 22%, by far the highest in the nation. Low income citizens would pay more, but it would be a boon— for big corporations.

Early voting ends on Tuesday, June 11. The new positions are designed to give the public more influence in the process of property valuation.

The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.

Texas voters passed a constitutional amendment in November that allowed municipalities and counties to extend between 50% and 100% property tax exemptions to certain eligible child care facilities.

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7.