Millions of homeowners and renters in Texas share major housing affordability concerns, with 84% of Texans saying they are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about the cost of housing.*
The 2026-27 state budget provides for $150 billion in general revenue spending, including $51 billion in property tax cuts. Those large, permanent tax cuts are only made possible by historically
Millions of homeowners and renters in Texas share major housing affordability concerns, with 84% of Texans saying they are either very concerned or somewhat concerned about the cost of housing*.
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Texas property owners pay the seventh-highest property taxes in the country. Largely because the state does not have an income tax, property taxes are essential for the services provided by our
The income groups paying the highest tax rates in Texas are disproportionately Hispanic and Black, whereas the lowest-taxed group (the wealthiest 5%) is predominantly white. Sustainable tax revenue provides the
In August, the Austin City Council approved a 2026 budget with a $33 million deficit. To cover the shortfall, the city is asking voters to approve Proposition Q on Nov.
In less than 24 hours, legislators will adjourn the first special session sine die and gavel into another. As redistricting committee members prepare to likely meet again this Sunday, at
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