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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.
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Wednesday, Jan. 31, is the last day to pay 2023 Bexar County Property taxes in one lump sum without penalty, according to Albert Uresti, the county's tax assessor-collector.
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Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7.
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Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti says October property tax bills will include recent property tax relief measures separately approved by state, county, and city office holders, even though voters have yet to officially approve the state relief.
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Also, Sheriff Javier Salazar asked commissioners to approve more than $3 million in overtime costs to staff the crowded jail from this past June through September, sparking more debate on how to reduce costs there.
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The deal would channel $12 billion to reduce the school property tax rate for homeowners and business properties, increase the homestead exemption, and create a pilot program to reduce taxes on certain residential and commercial properties. The legislation is expected to pass later this week.
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Texas Republicans clash over property tax relief, showing rift between governor, lieutenant governorGov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick usually agree on policy. But not this time.
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This legislative session, the main priority for House Republicans has been easing the tax burden on Texas homeowners. The chamber’s spending plan earmarks $17 billion to cut the state’s appraisal caps in half.
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Commissioners also selected Jacqueline Lamerson as interim chief public defender based on a committee recommendation, and they approved an interlocal agreement between the Texas DPS, the district attorney and sheriff’s department to fund an anti-gang center.