State House, Senate Continue To Joust Over Proposed Property Tax Relief

Republicans in the state House and Senate are still at odds over the best way to bring property tax relief to Texans. The House plan places a cap on annual property appraisal increases, and benefits both homeowners and business owners. The Senate plan would give more relief to homeowners by raising the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. Dozens of business groups back the House plan, which is also preferred by Gov. Greg Abbott.