Senate Bill 4 has passed and heads to the House now, promising an increased homestead exemption for Texas property taxpayers.

Republicans chair all committees, as promised, while Democrats will lead half of the newly created subcommittees.

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

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has made enacting a "school choice" plan his top priority for 2025. But an Austin Democrat is ...

SB 4 would increase the Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, and up to $150,000 for seniors and disabled people.

Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government passed a property tax relief bill onto the full Senate for a vote.

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has hinted at a possible run, has more support than the four-term senator among Republicans, ...