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Texas Senate panel moves to increase tax exemptions for homeowners

A bipartisan committee voted unanimously to send to the full Senate legislation that would raise the state homestead exemption by $40,000.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 58m

Texas eyes homestead exemption raise, property tax cut. How much could homeowners save?

A Texas Senate bill to raise the homestead exemption and provide relief to the state's property taxpayers quickly passed out of committee Tuesday.

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.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 5h

Local Government Committee advances homeowner property tax bill to full Texas Senate

Senate Bill 4 would raise the homestead exemption to $140,000 for homeowners and to $150,000 for seniors and people with disabilities.

The Texas Tribune on MSN3h

Casino and sports betting companies press for a win in Texas despite Senate opposition

With plenty of patience and money, the industry is extending its multi-year campaign to bring legal casinos and sports ...

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Property taxes, school vouchers and more: Join our Zoom event on the 2025 Texas legislative session

Houston Chronicle Live is a virtual event series that peel back the curtains on our newsroom. Readers are invited to join us ...

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Texas bills would allow Ten Commandments and Bible reading in public schools

Bills introduced by Republicans in the Texas Senate would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools and ...

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Texas and UK forge new paths with legislative caucus aimed at boosting trade

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are strengthening their partnership with leaders in the United Kingdom. On Tuesday, Sen. Tan ...

Texas Public Radio1h

As new Texas Hispanic caucus leader, Romero prepares for fierce battle over immigration

Almost immediately after assuming his new role as chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, state Rep. Ramón ...

Renewed Debate in Texas on Ten Commandments in Schools as Legislation Resurfaces

Texas Senate reintroduces a bill mandating Ten Commandments in schools, sparking debate over religious symbols and the ...

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When does the time change? Texas lawmakers hope to get rid of daylight saving time in 2025

After failing in 2023, Texas lawmakers are once again proposing an end to daylight saving time. President Trump has shared similar sentiments.

New Texas advocacy group calls for more health insurance transparency

The Texas Coalition for Patients has a legislative priority list that includes restrictions on artificial intelligence and ...

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Who represents me in the Texas Legislature?

The Legislature has two chambers — the 150-member House of Representatives and the 31-member Senate. Everyone in Texas is ...

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