James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is on covering news and politics in Texas, as well as other general news across the United States. James joined ...

Texas cities and counties have already had their budgets compressed by a variety of factors, including the state’s current property tax limits. Texas cities and counties would face new limits on new ...

DALLAS — A push by Texas lawmakers to curb city and county property tax bills died quietly Thursday morning after legislators clocked out of a 30-day legislative sprint without reaching a deal. Gov.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of state & federal policy and politics. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is seeking voter approval ...

I always thought Texas sales tax was straightforward and predictable, hovering around 8% or less, depending on where you are. Groceries usually dodge the tax man (or woman). And once a year before ...

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott said the state is looking to roll back the ability of cities and counties to raise property tax rates in order to fund disaster recovery. Senate Bill 10, which passed ...

Kristy Waller with Skinner’s Grocery and Market picks a customer’s order before making a home delivery in February 2019. Opponents of a value-added tax say it could negatively impact lower-income ...

Cities and counties will soon be more hamstrung to raise property tax revenue under a Republican bill that is likely headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Lawmakers in the Texas House approved a measure ...

Texas cities and counties would face new limits on new tax revenue if a bill debated by the Legislature becomes law. (Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune, Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for ...

A multi-million dollar mystery shrouds Daikin Park this summer, but the drama is far from the action on the diamond. Houston's home ballpark is at the center of a lawsuit filed by Houston Astros LLC ...

Texas lawmakers are considering making it more difficult for cities and counties to raise property taxes. Khampha Bouaphanh Star-Telegram archives Despite opposition from cities, Texas lawmakers are ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Data from the Texas Comptroller’s Office shows the Lubbock County tax rate adopted in 2024 for the current fiscal year is the 194th highest out of 254. This isn’t an ...