Voters will have final say on billions of tax cuts for Texas homeowners, businesses

Texas is slated to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts over the next two years. Some worry that’s unsustainable.

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Gov. Greg Abbott touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, also laying out his list of priorities for Texas lawmakers. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering Texans’ property taxes.

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Gov. Greg Abbott lays out his agenda for Texas with emphasis on vouchers, water and property taxes

Abbott touted Texas’ strong economy in his State of the State address Sunday, also laying out a list of priorities he wants Texas lawmakers to focus on in the months ahead. These include creating a school voucher-like program and lowering Texans’ property taxes.

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I will say it over and over, time and time again. The driver of gentrification in my city and state is property taxes tied to the market value of your home. We need real tax reform and roll back assessment values to purchase price. #texaspropertytaxes #displacement #CapitalismDestroys