Greg Abbott Touts Campaign Plan to End School Property Taxes in Texas During Houston-Area Visit

Greg Abbott touts campaign plan to end school property taxes in Texas during Houston-area visit

The Republican governor has promised to lower property taxes as he seeks reelection this November.

Abbott Outlines Five-Point Property Tax Plan

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday outlined a five-point tax plan aimed at delivering additional relief to homeowners while maintaining the state’s business-friendly environment. The proposal centers largely on property tax reductions, with Abbott calling for at least $10 billion in new property tax relief. Key components of the plan include increasing the state’s homestead exemption, further compressing school district tax rates, and placing…

Property Tax Plan – 710am KURV

Governor Greg Abbott is on a statewide tour that is outlining his property tax reduction plan. On Tuesday, he visited the Houston suburb of League City. His plan seeks to limit cities, counties and school districts from hiking taxes. There is also a push to limit property appraisals. The governor says increasing the homestead exemption won’t fix the problems because it gets eroded over time.