Blaise Gainey

2 weeks ago | redriverradio.org | Jeff Ferrell |Blaise Gainey

The Texas House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill this week to raise the state’s Homestead Exemption another $40,000 up to $140,000. The amount of an exemption is subtracted from the value of the home, so the owner pays property tax on a smaller amount, thus paying less tax. As reports, it’s the latest move by lawmakers aimed at lowering Texans’ property taxes. According to state figures, the legislation will cost the state an estimated $2.7 billion through August 2027.

2 weeks ago | hppr.org | Camille Phillips |Blaise Gainey

After weeks of negotiation, a panel of Texas senators met Thursday to discuss a multifaceted public education finance package that would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. Lawmakers have dramatically changed how the $8 billion will be spent since the Texas House approved the bill in April. The House's measure would have added $395 to the base amount of spending allocated per student, known as the basic allotment.

3 weeks ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Camille Phillips |Blaise Gainey

After weeks of negotiation, a panel of Texas senators met Thursday to discuss a multifaceted public education finance package that would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. Lawmakers have dramatically changed how the $8 billion will be spent since the Texas House approved the bill in April. The House’s measure would have added $395 to the base amount of spending allocated per student, known as the basic allotment.

3 weeks ago | tpr.org | Camille Phillips |Blaise Gainey

After weeks of negotiation, a panel of Texas senators met Thursday to discuss a multifaceted public education finance package that would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. Lawmakers have dramatically changed how the $8 billion will be spent since the Texas House approved the bill in April. The House's measure would have added $395 to the base amount of spending allocated per student, known as the basic allotment.

3 weeks ago | kut.org | Camille Phillips |Blaise Gainey

After weeks of negotiation, a panel of Texas senators met Thursday to discuss a multifaceted public education finance package that would dedicate an additional $8 billion to Texas public schools. Lawmakers have dramatically changed how the $8 billion will be spent since the Texas House approved the bill in April. The House’s measure would have added $395 to the base amount of spending allocated per student, known as the basic allotment.