Texas might lift occupancy limits on homes. Could that exacerbate ‘stealth dorm’ issues?
The bill was put forth following complaints from Texas A&M students after the city of College Station cracked down on ...
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Texas Senate approves proposals to cut property taxes with $140,000 homestead exemption
The new homestead exemption amount would save the state’s 5.7 million Texans who live in the homes they own an additional $363 per year on average, Bettencourt said. Nearly $3.5 billion in ...
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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 Senate advances bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots
Lawmakers, who are preempting locals on lot sizes in new subdivisions, have been eyeing ways to allow more homes to be built ...
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Bettencourt Bill Calling for Death Penalty When Victims Are 15 or Younger Advances in Committee
A bill introduced by Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) to alter Texas’ capital murder statute — ensuring that those convicted ...
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More Texas tax relief ahead? SB 4 to add onto historic property tax relief
HOUSTON - Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt announced on Friday he's filed a bill in an effort to increase the residence homestead exemption. What we know According to a release, the bill would ...
Texas Senate passes priority bills, from affordable housing to parental rights
The Texas Senate continues to pass legislative priorities, from affordable housing to parental rights. Most bills received ...