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 | Jan 9, 2023 | Commentary
This op-ed was originally published in The Dallas Morning News. DALLAS, TX, January 9, 2023 — Only in Austin could politicians defend not cutting property taxes by claiming doing so would mean more spending. Yet that is exactly what is happening in the Texas Capitol...
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...
