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National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list

Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in flipping its targeted GOP districts.

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Legislators, business leaders highlight Texas policies driving competition with Wall Street

The panelists at the Dallas event hosted by The Texas Tribune said “Y’all Street” is poised to become the nation's financial capital.

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Texas House approves bill aimed to limit city, county property taxes

Texas cities and counties have already had their budgets compressed by a variety of factors, including the state’s current property tax limits.

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Business tax breaks closer to reality after Texas Senate approves compromise

The Texas House must approve changes to the proposal that were brokered by party leaders. It’s part of a package of bills to bring down property taxes statewide.

The Texas Tribune

Texas homeowners could see lower property tax bills if deal from Republican lawmakers passes

Legislators in the House and Senate have reached an agreement on more property tax relief. But some critics worry the cuts aren’t sustainable forever.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House and Senate lawmakers have laid out their property tax cut proposals. How do they compare?

House and Senate lawmakers plan to spend at least $6 billion on property tax cuts, but haven't yet agreed on how much relief should go to homeowners over businesses.

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Texas House unveils plan to cut property taxes, setting up fight with Senate

Lawmakers will debate how to spend $3.5 billion in proposed tax cuts, a legislative priority for Republican leaders.

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All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 108 Democratic primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the March 5, 2024, Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 108 — Elizabeth Ginsberg (D) and Yasmin Simon (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Property tax cuts hit the fast track as Texas Senate advances long-awaited agreement

The package could land on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. Voters must pass the plan in a constitutional election in November for it to take effect in the 2023 tax year.

The Texas Tribune

Legislature enters homestretch with many of the session’s biggest issues unresolved

The list of potential hurdles includes property tax cuts, school choice, the power grid, the state budget, plus diversity and tenure in higher education.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House passes $12 billion property tax relief package, setting up fight over appraisal cap with Senate

House Speaker Dade Phelan has said tightening the appraisal cap is the best way to cut property taxes, but Senate tax-cut proponents, housing experts and business groups predict the move would have dire consequences.

The Texas Tribune

Rift grows between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan over how to cut property taxes

The Senate wants to raise the homestead exemption. The House wants to tighten the appraisal cap. Both chambers’ leaders are skeptical of each other’s proposal.

The Texas Tribune

The Texas House and Senate differ on how to cut property taxes. Here’s what their proposals say.

Cuts to school property tax bills. Bigger tax benefits for homeowners. A controversial idea to limit property tax growth. Here’s what you need to know about the brewing property tax debate at the Texas Legislature.

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The top fundraisers in the Texas House

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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These are the results in the top five most expensive Texas State House elections

General elections for all 150 districts in the Texas House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 150 districts up for election in 2022, 96 had a general election with more than one candidate.

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Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats

The Republican majority in the Texas House appears safe in November — and the battlefield is smaller than it was in 2020 — but both sides says the races have high stakes.

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