/tags/taxes Taxes en-US Copyright Tue, 06 May 2025 11:02:53 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-06/taxes-thc-and-the-ten-commandments-lawmakers-shift-focus-as-session-winds-down With school vouchers out of the way, what priorities remain as the Legislature heads to sine die? Tue, 06 May 2025 11:02:53 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-06/taxes-thc-and-the-ten-commandments-lawmakers-shift-focus-as-session-winds-down Sarah Asch | The Texas Standard /politics/2025-02-10/gov-greg-abbott-wants-to-set-a-high-bar-for-local-tax-increases Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:30:18 GMT /politics/2025-02-10/gov-greg-abbott-wants-to-set-a-high-bar-for-local-tax-increases Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /business-economy/2025-01-23/irving-film-television-media-production-development-zone Irving City Council reviewed the Media Production Development Zone Act during its Jan. 16 work session. The act allows for a two-year, tax exempt period to fund a media production facility. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:58:44 GMT /business-economy/2025-01-23/irving-film-television-media-production-development-zone Megan Cardona /news/2024-12-12/renters-pay-for-nearly-doubled-property-taxes-and-insurance-too Dallas County's property costs are passed on. Rent — and renters' insurance — had gone up. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:54:38 GMT /news/2024-12-12/renters-pay-for-nearly-doubled-property-taxes-and-insurance-too Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2024-12-06/dallas-homeowners-property-taxes-almost-doubled-in-five-years Dallas ranks number 10 of 50 cities with the most residents whose property taxes have gone up the most. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-06/dallas-homeowners-property-taxes-almost-doubled-in-five-years Marina Trahan Martinez /education/2024-09-17/heres-why-crowley-isds-property-tax-rate-is-slightly-lower-and-how-it-affects-your-bill Crowley ISD is set to have a slightly lower property tax rate for the 2024-25 school year. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:58:03 GMT /education/2024-09-17/heres-why-crowley-isds-property-tax-rate-is-slightly-lower-and-how-it-affects-your-bill Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-08-20/has-new-construction-declined-in-tarrant-county-elected-officials-question-appraisal-numbers The taxable value of new construction in Tarrant County went down this year, according to the appraisal district. Elected officials aren’t convinced. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:02:18 GMT /news/2024-08-20/has-new-construction-declined-in-tarrant-county-elected-officials-question-appraisal-numbers Emily Wolf | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2024-06-26/election-year-ploy-or-legitimate-tax-break-gop-tipped-income-proposal-draws-mixed-reviews-in-texas A Republican-backed effort to change tax laws could benefit hundreds of thousands of Texans who depend on tip revenue as their main source of income. But budget analysts warn the move could bloat the country’s already soaring federal deficit. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2024-06-26/election-year-ploy-or-legitimate-tax-break-gop-tipped-income-proposal-draws-mixed-reviews-in-texas Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /news/2024-06-20/tarrant-county-approves-property-tax-exemption-for-child-care-facilities-providers-push-for-more Tarrant County child care facilities get a 50% tax break. Providers want the county to pass a full exemption for greater financial relief. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:30:14 GMT /news/2024-06-20/tarrant-county-approves-property-tax-exemption-for-child-care-facilities-providers-push-for-more Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /politics/2024-05-07/more-than-1-billion-in-school-bonds-passed-in-north-texas-districts North Texas voters mostly approved school bonds for new campuses, building upgrades and security, but mostly rejected proposals for new and upgraded sports complexes. Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2024-05-07/more-than-1-billion-in-school-bonds-passed-in-north-texas-districts Bill Zeeble