A Decade of Government Growth: Property Taxes
Texas is considered a conservative state. Yet, when it comes to the size and scope of government, Texans ought to take a closer look. This is the first is a series of papers in which we will examine the growth of Texas’ state and local governments over the last...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 6
“Sometimes I Think That Property Tax Relief Actually Hurts People” “Sometimes I think that the result of this tax policy actually hurts people. In the instance of San Antonio, we [would] have the potential to actually lose jobs and major economic development should...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 5
“Local Jurisdictions Come from Behind Our Backs and Raise Property Taxes” “Every time we use billions of dollars to buy down your property tax rates at the local level, local jurisdictions come from behind our backs and raise those property taxes.”– Gov. Greg Abbott1...
Young Republicans in Texas Are Turning a Corner, And Texas Taxpayers Should Take Notice
For years, institutional Young Republican organizations were known more for cocktail-party conservatism than real grassroots work. They showed up for selfies with Fox News personalities and political galas, but rarely for Saturday block walks or committee hearings at...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 4
“The State of Texas is Staying Within Reasonable Spending Limits” “We have to find a way to allow people to stay in their homes. I think it's totally reasonable to have our taxing entities doing exactly what the state of Texas is already doing — staying within...
A Christmas Reflection
As Christmas Day arrives, all of us at Texans for Fiscal Responsibility pause to reflect on the profound meaning of this season. In a world often consumed by the hustle of shopping, parties, and travels, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Christmas is not...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 3
“With the homestead exemption...the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your school taxes.” ““With the homestead exemption, $10 billion in state funding equals about $1,300 in property tax relief. … In short, the state of Texas is writing a check to pay your...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 2
“How in the Heck Are We Going to Pay for $51 Billion in Property Tax Relief Going Forward?” “I do have a lot of concerns, as the senator does, about how in the heck are we going to pay for this going forward? $51 billion ongoing —it’s a huge amount to continue to...
Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes: Part 1
“We're Kind of Maxed Out at What We Can Do for Property Tax Reform” There is a lot of misinformation floating around the state of Texas when it comes to the ability of the state to reduce or eliminate property taxes. This is the first article in a series where we’ll...