The Express-News has published this map so that residents can be more informed about who owns what in the state of Texas. If you are an individual who owns fewer than 3 properties across the state ...

There’s a reason the phrase “Texas-size” has become a common description for anything massive. The size of Texas, with 171.9 million acres, is second only to Alaska among U.S. states, and ...

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The proposal raises the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for most homeowners, effectively reducing the taxable value of a home.

The median value of a house in Texas is $238,000, a jump of $35,400 from last year's median value, according to WalletHub's 2024 property tax report. With an effective real estate tax of 1.63% ...

According to a recent analysis by property information firm CoreLogic, median property taxes on Texas single-family homes grew by 26% between 2019 and 2023, without accounting for inflation.

Attorney Monica Piñon has watched the property value and taxes on her duplex rise dramatically since she bought her Old East Dallas home in 2016 — and last year’s big tax cut, heralded as ...

HOUSTON — Texas voters approved many property tax changes that could save some homeowners hundreds of dollars. The 2023 tax bills are due at the end of the month, so here are some changes that ...

The $18 billion property tax-cut package is aimed squarely at lowering school district property taxes, which make up the lion’s share of a Texas landowner’s property tax bill.

Currently, Texas law allows businesses to exempt up to $2,500 of income-producing property from tax. This might include equipment such as computers, printers or specialized vehicles.