City Council will consider resolutions of support for seven affordable housing developments seeking funding through the state’s 9 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. If approved, ...

The continuing cry for relief from ever rising property taxes is fully underway at the State Capitol with particular focus on slashing the burden for seniors.

Texas lawmakers in Austin again have a multi-billion dollar surplus. Again, some state leaders want to send money back to property owners and pay down local taxes by expanding the homestead exemption ...

Millions of households in Texas receive food stamps each month, which means they are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition ...

A bipartisan committee voted unanimously to send to the full Senate legislation that would raise the state homestead ...

The marquee proposal would increase the amount of a home’s value exemption from school taxes to $140,000 from $100,000.

Despite attracting droves of new residents each year with their relative affordability, some of Texas' biggest cities are the most debt-ridden in the country.

Attendees of the Natchez-Adams Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Monday morning were treated to a debate on the issue ...

The national debate over rising consumer prices and tariffs has hit the Roundhouse. Top House Democrats signaled Monday they ...

Texas continues to show economic growth, including in the energy sector, but faces headwinds from policy uncertainties and ...

Although the recommendations are still evolving, education advocates are alarmed they are gaining traction at all.

Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services.