Property tax relief is once again emerging as a top political issue for the next state legislative session starting in ...

Speaking at the Capitol on Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a dueling property tax plan to one being proposed by Gov.

Patrick’s comments come as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns on tax reforms and local government spending limits as he seeks ...

The lieutenant governor also doubled down on his stance that property taxes can't be totally eliminated, putting him at odds ...

Federal judges halted Texas’ new congressional map and blocked its Ten Commandments law, dealing Abbott two swift legal setbacks.

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