by cbetz | Apr 5, 2023 | Research
Texas taxpayers are footing the bill for corporate welfare programs like Chapter 313, which provide property tax abatements to politically connected businesses—often without any evidence of economic benefit. These programs, which cost Texas billions, have done little...
by cbetz | Mar 8, 2023 | Research
Despite claims of tax relief, Texans are still facing skyrocketing property taxes. In 2022 alone, property taxes increased by 12.2%, adding $8.9 billion to Texans’ tax burdens. This whitepaper argues that current property tax limits are ineffective due to...
by cbetz | Feb 22, 2023 | Research
The Texas Legislature’s latest proposal to increase the homestead exemption from $45,000 to $70,000 is just another political stunt offering little real relief for Texans. While it may temporarily slow the rise in property taxes, it doesn’t address the root...
by cbetz | Jan 24, 2023 | Research
Texas’ school M&O property taxes account for 43% of the state’s property tax burden, but they can be eliminated in as little as 8 years—without raising any new taxes. Past efforts to reduce property taxes have failed because they didn’t tackle the root cause:...
by cbetz | Nov 30, 2022 | Research
Texas politicians have failed for decades to address the growing property tax burden on homeowners and businesses. Despite five major reform attempts since 1997, property taxes continue to rise, primarily due to unchecked government spending and loopholes in property...
by cbetz | Oct 1, 2022 | Research
Texas ranks among the highest in property taxes, with businesses facing the 9th highest burden in the country, and homeowners paying the 6th highest rates. This growing burden is driven by unchecked local government spending, particularly in schools and...
