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Texans for Fiscal Responsibility: State residents will 'see their property tax bills skyrocket (yet again)'

This year, Texans have endured record inflation, shrinking nominal wages, rising grocery prices and pain at the pump. Now, according to analysis from a statewide fiscal watchdog, they will add increased property taxes to their list of woes.

By Karen Kidd | Sep 20, 2022

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Live Oak bond issue on May 7 ballot: 'Right now, your 2022 tax bill is zero'

A dozen cities across Texas have a combined $2.3 billion in new debt up for approval on May 7, according to Texas Scorecard.

By Emily Bevard | May 3, 2022

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New San Antonio bond payments are on the ballot on May 7, 'but right now your 2022 tax bill is zero'

By Andy Nghiem | May 3, 2022

San Antonio is among a dozen Texas cities that have put a combined $2.3 billion in new debt up for vote on May 7. These new bonds would add to the debt currently being paid down by city residents, and while property tax rates might remain nominally unchanged, more debt would increase the payment burden for every individual.

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San Antonio property owners will likely face 'sticker shock' as home appraisal notices go out and property taxes soar

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) is taking aim at property taxes, as the state could face rate increases of up to 50% this year.

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Bexar GOP: 'Many people vote for the bonds without realizing that the resulting property tax increase affects not only every property owner, but renters as well, and raises the cost of doing business in Bexar County'

By John Kelly | Apr 13, 2022

Property taxes are on the rise and a vote coming in May in Bexar County is expected to increase the property tax burden that individuals pay, according to a report from the county

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“It’s not a stretch to say that property taxes are out of control”: A think tank releases February report that shows San Antonio property tax increases outpace preferred rate of growth

By Jacob Stump | Mar 10, 2022

The Austin, Texas based think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation released a February report that shows property tax increases for the most populous cities in Texas, including San Antonio, outpace the tax’s preferred growth rate.