Texas Governor
Property taxes & affordability
Homestead taxes, appraisal caps, and proposals to put money back in household budgets.
Why it matters: Housing and tax costs are among the most common pocketbook complaints for Texas homeowners and renters.
Continuum: Cut school property taxes via structural reform (−2) ↔ Direct household relief funded from state reserves (+2)
Greg Abbott
RepublicanCoded position: -2
Proposes eliminating school district property taxes for homeowners via constitutional amendment, lowering the homestead appraisal cap to 3%, and requiring two-thirds voter approval for local tax increases.
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Gina Hinojosa
DemocratCoded position: 2
Proposes a one-time $1,500 household payment drawn from excess Rainy Day Fund balances, plus property-tax relief tied to adequately funding schools so districts are not forced to raise local rates.