HOUSTON – Harris County commissioners are engaged in a heated discussion about a proposed increase in property tax rates. If approved, the rates could surge by 8%, a significant jump from the usual ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.

In Texas, property taxes generate nearly half the total tax revenue statewide. They fund local governments and schools.

The city of La Marque says it’s moving ahead with a planned property tax increase despite an order from the state attorney ...

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Sarah Rojo in her home in Gardendale on Feb. 23, 2025. Rojo owes thousands in property taxes, made worse by the 20% extra fee that a private, law firm hired for collections, tacked on to the top of ...

Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday gave final approval to its financial plan for the upcoming year, including a 10% increase in the county's property tax rate for the new fiscal year ...

As Gov. Greg Abbott targets property taxes in his reelection campaign, Baker Institute tax expert John W. Diamond crunches ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star ...

In launching his reelection campaign Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised to give voters more control over their property taxes.