Texas, property tax and Senate Bill 4

What the Texas Homestead Exemption bill would mean for property taxes and school funding
It is now in the hands of the Texas House to decide what to do about a new property tax cut plan. The author of the Senate's plan calls it the largest exemption increase in state history. While it could save many people hundreds of dollars on property tax bills,
Texas is one step closer to historic property tax relief
The largest exemption in property taxes is headed to the Texas House after it was unanimously approved by the state senate.
'Texas-sized' relief: Senate passes $22.7 billion school property tax cut package
If the Legislature approves SB 4, Texas voters would have to approve the amendment to the state Constitution to make the tax cut permanent.
Texas homeowners are one step closer to receiving a property tax break after Senate approves bill
For the past several years, Republican state lawmakers have pushed to rein in rising property tax bills. That push culminated in 2023 with $12.7 billion in new tax cuts, including a boost to the state's homestead exemption and billions of dollars for school districts to reduce how much they collect in property taxes.
Texas Senate advances bill to boost homestead exemption, cutting property taxes for homeowners
Senate Bill 4 would allow the state to set the homestead exemption on school district taxes at 140,000 of value.
Texas Senate approves property tax relief bills
SB 4 would increase the Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and up to $150,000 for seniors and disabled people.
Texas Senate panel votes to cut property taxes for homeowners
The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.
Texas Senate passes bill to raise property tax exemption
The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill raising the property tax exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, potentially saving homeowners hundreds of dollars. The legislature is allocating $3 billion to offset the lost revenue for public schools.
Greg Abbott Wants Change to Texas Property Taxes
In the latest of his many attempts to curb Texas' high property taxes, Republican Governor Greg Abbott wants to give the state's homeowners the power to weigh in on every hike. It's a move that critics warn could have a dramatic impact on the funding for public services in the Lone Star State.
Measure to lower Texas property taxes advances at State Capitol
The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.
Texas Senate panel approves $140,000 property tax homestead exemption
Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle Tuesday when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously to approve and send two bills to the full Senate.
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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.
Texas' Republican leadership says they want to cut property taxes. A smaller budget surplus will make that more challenging. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune Audio recording is automated ...
Property taxes, school vouchers and more: Join our Zoom event on the 2025 Texas legislative session
Readers are invited to a live Zoom event with senior politics reporter Jeremy Wallace on what to expect from the 2025 Texas ...