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Texas Lawmakers Prepare $6 Billion Property Tax Cut

The article from Governing.com discusses how Texas lawmakers are preparing a $6 billion property tax cut, which is part of a broader legislative effort to provide relief to homeowners and businesses. This initiative comes in response to rising property values and the subsequent increase in property taxes. The proposed tax cut aims to reduce the tax burden by lowering the school district property tax rates, which are a significant component of property tax bills in Texas. The plan includes using state funds to buy down local school district tax rates, thereby reducing the amount homeowners and businesses pay. This legislative move is also seen as a political strategy to address voter concerns about high property taxes ahead of upcoming elections. However, the article notes that while this cut provides immediate relief, it does not address the underlying issue of rapidly increasing property appraisals, which could lead to future tax increases if not managed properly.

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[ https://www.governing.com/finance/texas-lawmakers-prepare-6-billion-property-tax-cut ]