Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval
Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval
Legislation passed this month would raise the state’s homestead exemption to $100,000, lower school districts’ tax rates... Read more
31 Jul 2023
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U.S. House Republicans from Texas target federal funding unless Homeland Security chief is removed
U.S. House Republicans from Texas target federal funding unless Homeland Security chief is removed
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28 Jul 2023
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