The Texas Senate moved swiftly this week to advance property tax relief, one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items this session. On Thursday, the chamber voted unanimously to increase the state’s homestead exemption on school district taxes from $100,

If the Legislature approves SB 4, Texas voters would have to approve the amendment to the state Constitution to make the tax cut permanent.

A 50% property tax reduction bill that passed the Senate on three readings has passed for the first time in the House. Wednesday evening, the House used a voice vote to approve Senate File 69, “Homeowner property tax exemption.