Texas gov. signs property tax cut bill

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signs a property tax cut bill in New Caney. www.fox26houston.com/news/tex...

[@bifftannen1598]

Property tax shouldn't be lowered. They should be abolished in the Texas Constitution. You don't truly own your home as long as property tax exists

[@jeffdellibovi2845]

That's the truth

[@tracyperez1755]

Some places in the world impose a property transfer tax, which works like a sales tax, whenever the home sells. The taxes still get mixed in with the mortgage, but once the mortgage is paid off, the tax is done too.

[@bifftannen1598]

@@tracyperez1755 - a sales tax is better than an unending property tax. At least it has an expiration

[@dylannaenzo9737]

You pay property tax, so the powers that be can continue to allow privitization of the country..... if socialism takes over, you will no longer "own" land...... you might be able to rent it on a long term lease..... paying for wars to prevent socialism from coming to USA.

[@tracyperez1755]

@@bifftannen1598 I agree. Property taxes hit people whose circumstances change upon retirement, and those who inherit properties very hard sometimes. Also, if the neighborhood gentrifies, they vote in tax hikes to force lower income people out of "their" neighborhoods. The taxing bodies would also benefit, as they get their money all up front, from the buyer, if cash, and the lender, if mortgaged, and they don't have to bill/assess constantly. Also, if people move a lot in a certain area, they get the full amount frequently.

[@Fwo919]

I lost my home that I had finally paid off. Hit some really tough times, wasn’t able to work for awhile. No one would give me a loan. I was forced to sell for a fraction of its value ,ran out of time .state was close to taking it. So I had no choice but to sell. It makes me so angry. After all those years working so hard , finally paying off my mortgage. Then to lose it because of taxes. It’s criminal.

[@georgehuerta1990]

Yeah that story sucks bro I hate to hear that. Work so hard just to pay something off and then to lose it. 

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

I am so sorry to hear that. It is very criminal. What was the point to even pay it off when it was just taken from you.

[@sevinkamuels5461]

They have to make room for illegals and it never starts with the top.

[@bifftannen1598]

Sorry to hear that. Which state was that in?

[@Fwo919]

@@bifftannen1598 Texas

[@kenbecker8410]

Property tax is theft! Why should we pay rent on property we own?

[@defkon99]

I agree, we shouldnt be taxed on a Homestead period. Only if you own a biz or multiple homes. But these Days I will take what I can get!

[@artmosley3337]

Exactly!!! The taxes should be broken down into actual expenses and charged as a per person tax .. a Fire Department tax , a school tax, and a municipal tax…

[@tommas2674]

property owners use more of public services and individually, So it is fair they pay more. do you for example want your individual trash picked up.

[@artmosley3337]

@@tommas2674 Everyone who lives in a city or county pays property taxes.. even if you rent, your property taxes are included in your rent along with insurance and maintenance.. in commercial properties, they are usually broken out of the Base rent and any increases are paid by the tenants… along with maintenance, repairs and insurance.. that’s either a Triple Net Lease or a Base Year.. so even when you buy something.. a very small amount actually goes to pay all those taxes, expenses and insurance premiums…. Everything is Always passed down to the final user … Everything…

[@jennifer4547]

@@tommas2674 Most trash pick up is included under public utilities which we already pay separately from property taxes. Is it different where you live?

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

People 55 or older should be exempt from property taxes! They worked and paid all their life and are now just trying to survive and should be able to live without fear of losing their homes!

[@angelamalek]

These property taxes are illegal and should be eliminated.

[@dylannaenzo9737]

You pay property tax, so the powers that be can continue to allow privitization of the country..... if socialism takes over, you will no longer "own" land...... you might be able to rent it on a long term lease..... paying for wars to prevent socialism from coming to USA.

[@kevintaylor9912]

How do services get paid for? Will you volunteer

[@angelamalek]

Which services?

[@Metal_Stacking]

​@angelamalek you are amazing

[@allanc3655]

So you rather have a state income tax Do you like the roads you drive on? Do you like the parks?...Just 2 services of 100s

[@mistyclements6719]

It's sad that we think we "own" a piece of property, when in reality we don't. Because if you don't pay those property taxes to the government, that property is taken from you!

[@user-ed5qx9hu9d]

Which makes us no different than a communist society. About time the world started seeing the reality about governments.

[@mackman77095]

It's sad that you believe water and sewer pipes are free and never break nor need to be fixed. Perhaps we should just figure out who those pipes serve and send a $100k repair bill to those 5 houses on that dead end street. Try to budget that for yourself last year. A water main break under a street can cost up to a million dollars to repair.

[@TEXASdaughter]

We are ruled by criminals

[@tat2zz68]

​@@mackman77095it's even sadder that you are happy to be a debt slave

[@tat2zz68]

​@@mackman77095are you braindead? The sewer and water are charged monthly to a homeowner. You clearly don't own your own home.

[@M3LTUP]

Property Tax should stop when you hit age 65. Too many seniors struggle to keep their homes.

[@myrnadagdagan7417]

❤

[@miguelberrios19]

So true.

[@bethcramer1232]

I agree!

[@greenranger9428]

This is how GOVERNMENT takes your home.

[@cynthiawanek8353]

No, they defer them till a younger person buys it.

[@bluesman97]

The state needs to abolish Property Taxes. It's criminal you never own your home not only are you a renter for life but the rates continue to increase.

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

Yes let's become a 3rd world country

[@TheNightOwl11683]

Abbott wanted to do that, but they pushed back against that because it would be billions of dollars in state revenue lost. They would have had to increase the sales tax to close to 20% to make up the difference, & with everything being more expensive these days, last thing we need is a sales tax increase.

[@myrnadagdagan7417]

❤

[@CeAcatl_Topiltzin_Quetzalcoatl]

The country does becaue they still own you always but we can’t ever really own land we just borrow it from the creator Har Har Mahadev Quetzalcoatl

[@taroman7100]

How TRUE! They have gotten to where they use our homes for their personal piggy bank! Where does it stop?

[@zepfred77]

You pay taxes when you buy. You pay taxes when you sell, and you pay taxes when you own. How is this even acceptable?

[@ronrendon]

Talk to the queen. Oh wait, the old witch died. Talk to her adulterous son & his wife camel toe Camela. I mean. That’s where we got the whole tax thing from, right?! I mean. DIDNT we tell the UK to piss off because of TAXES?! Then we ( they) turned around & did the EXACT SAME THING. Cept this time it went into THEIR pockets, so that was ok! And the lesson here boys n girls & paper clips is HISTORY ALWAYS REPEATS ITSELF.

[@johnniebeavers4003]

Nobody should have to pay property taxes on any home they own

[@myrnadagdagan7417]

❤

[@mmh3378]

I couldn’t agree more

[@therapinape9757]

Is yours paid off?

[@robertathompson5684]

I love the state of Texas my parents lived in Midland and my sister lived in Houston Ilive in Alabama where Property tax Wes are one of the lowest in the nation move to Alabama

[@jasonvelez225]

Exactly been saying this for a long time how can anybody call themselves a home owner if they dont really own there home. If you get sick and home is already paid off and they raise your property taxes to a level that you cant afford then your house is no longer yours anymore.

[@josephauld6565]

No property tax.. period!

[@GohAhweh]

We'd all love to see the day. 🎉

[@rickcarlyle4914]

This is awesome. Only problem is our counties have been raising our property taxes as fast as possible to offset the reduction. Typical move to screw us the tax payers.

[@Mike-mm8nz]

Exactly. My property appraised for 70k more this year from last. 40 year old house. It’s a damn lie. Counties are ripping us off. Cherokee county is run by crooks. Ask them about the 200k that came up missing and is still not been investigated.

[@angelamalek]

Figures!

[@fresa6168]

We have to make better choices on who we elect for the Counties

[@cherylmerideth5143]

They sure have! I wondered why the school was demanding so much of a raise. Was loud and in your face about voting for it 2 years ago and it was struck down. Snuck it for a vote this year and almost no one knew it was happening. Very unethical.

[@adanr150]

Doesn’t gov signing trump county tax? It’s like if your a felon Texas let’s you have a shotgun but wait federal don’t let you ???

[@tomneary]

Property taxes should be eliminated. Why do you have to pay another tax if you own your house. Oh the govt loves to tax it citizens to death.

[@kend5956]

They do it with your vehicle as well

[@21gonza21]

Why do we have to pay property taxes every year?? I agree to pay a “one time tax fee” for the purchase of a property but every year?? We need to protest! Everyone should come together and peacefully protest!!

[@suzanneterrey4499]

They've got to get the revenue somewhere so they'll institute a State Income Tax to make up the difference.

[@lemaitrethemonk]

The state of Texas lumps essential services, education and transportation into the property taxes. I personally think that each individual should receive a separate bill for all those services and get rid of property taxes, but unfortunately until the state of Texas revises that particular tax. That is what we have to deal with.

[@randy1ization]

because we dont pay income tax..

[@abdulvahid93]

Agree. Sometimes we have to hit the mofking streets.

[@mackman77095]

Where do you think the money comes to maintain the sewers, water pipes, and the facilities that pump and receive the things that flow them, that connect to your home? You think you'd rather pay a $500 dollar a month water and sewer bill, or pay taxes to do the maintenance on it which are a federal income tax deduction?

[@10elijiah]

Texas has the highest property taxes in the entire country this tax cut is because they are embarrassed 🙈 I own 2 houses in the past and taxes and insurance equals the mortgage payment. You work all your life just to keep paying taxes and insurance. Property taxes should be eliminated in all states.

[@bethcramer1232]

Insurance definitely needs to be reduced since Biden has been president my insurance went up 500.00 that is ridiculous! Inflation is too much!

[@atarijones5056]

No it's not ny and California is your a fool and speak foolish things

[@galenfowler8453]

That’s because Texas does not have state income tax as most other states do have income tax

[@fallenseraph5V]

You own two houses? Quit bitching.

[@tonymusolino2369]

Whenever the government gives you something, you can be certain they’re going to be taking something of equal or greater value from you without you ever realizing it.

[@sufwear5561]

Inflation

[@karenwalker4764]

They will lift the freeze of people over 65 and reevaluate the property ,so that will up out taxes . Not lower them people need to read the fine print

[@u-know-this]

Like the introduction of even more expensive toll roads

[@raydemos1181]

Inflation in other areas makes up the difference.

[@thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516]

Yeah, keep one eye open. Only illegal immigrants get freebies.

[@lauriivey7801]

When my father passed, he left property in a trust for my granddaughter ... I'm the trustee of the property and live on it for life, but I also have to pay the taxes ... as a retired person, it's getting more and more difficult

[@JARRETT7121]

You don't have to pay a property tax on property where you live anymore than you got to pay a tax to vote the government knows they can't tax your rights look into it very carefully and you will see that you are volunteering to pay property tax

[@bifftannen1598]

Paying taxes on an inheritance is 1 step more egregious than regular property tax. The people need to amend state constitutions to eliminate property taxes, which is what we're going to attempt here in ND next year. It's a communist-type tax to keep the state at the top of the food chain over the citizen. It needs to stop

[@dianemasterson2132]

Because they want your guaranteed income in their pockets, in one of their assisted living properties. In the meantime, one of their "associates" can pick up your house as you were forced to sell your house.

[@Casmige]

Rent out parts to tiny homes or van-lifers

[@lauriivey7801]

@@Casmige That might become necessary

[@Frankie5Angels150]

I’ll believe it when my taxes actually go down.

[@seanshay998]

@frankie5angels150…..yeah he lowered our taxes, now the county will ramp up tax increases even worse than the last few years…. One day closer to selling and gone

[@timmahccg]

it's called appraisal values. easiest way they have been fixing the game a long time.

[@u-know-this]

It will go down for one cycle but since property prices are going up even higher in texas it will cancel out if not increase

[@savageCI]

It still has to be voted on by the people in November

[@wulfgar9119]

Exactly... you don't get something for nothing with the government!

[@glory2910]

Soooo, when do we see the lowered rates? I'm elderly, after years of hard work I own my property, but continue working just to be able to pay my property taxes.

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

😮

[@tookster7483]

I believe it still needs to be voted on by the public in November this year.

[@oscarrlee18]

Old people get a property tax break in Tx

[@taroman7100]

Property taxes are out of control. I was about to purchase a house at 275K until I looked at prop taxes at 4K a year!! A year comes around pretty damn fast at that rate. So in two years time I've spent 10K to sit on that piece of land.

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

@@taroman7100 that’s a daggon shame!!!!

[@optimal8155]

Imagine having to pay tax on propery you own. It’s almost as bad as having to pay tax for your labor with the income tax.

[@M3LTUP]

Worse. At least income Tax ends when you can no longer work. Property Tax is Forever.

[@michaeljovan3836]

And surprise we do!🥵

[@stuckin80]

Wait till you retire, they will tax your SS again. Modern slavery.

[@chariots8x230]

Property tax is a lot worse.

[@The_Defiant_One]

"Good news! We are going to steal 5% less of your hard earned money. Worship me you plebs." - Politician

[@alansloan7784]

5% less theft,eh? Isn't that nice of the thieves--to not steal as much as they did, before?

[@eze2190]

Cut all government, local, county, state and federal by a minimum of 50%. Cut government employees benefits by a minimum of 50%. Why should someone who works for us get better pay and benefits than we do?

[@raydemos1181]

How about bringing back volunteer police and firefighters? , I will be the first to sign up and I will not expect any salary and cushy pension?

[@berinmind]

Let people pay for their own fudge rounds.

[@PatrioticLily]

WELL SAID!

[@taroman7100]

YES YES AND YES! revolt! It's BS and the boys who wrote the Constitution stated the GOVT must never be an employer yet look at DC.

[@shirley1932]

The school taxes are the straw that broke our backs...

[@taroman7100]

In the decent areas of Missouri there can be three school districts which eat your lunch!

[@Mike-mm8nz]

But look at the geniuses coming out of the schools.

[@GuruChaz]

What's upsetting is when you get to a point you are paying for things that you or your family isn't using, especially into retirement. Retired people shouldn't be paying for schools and crap like that.

[@pamdavis9077]

I’ve always thought the same thing!

[@Ashleycorrie8494]

I just sold a property in Portland and I'm thinking to put the cash in stocks, I know everyone is saying its ripe enough, but Is this a good time to buy stocks? How long until a full recovery? How are other people in the same market raking in over $200k gains with months, I'm really just confused at this point.

[@allympili3437]

Yes, a good number of folks are raking in huge 6 figure gains in this downtrend, but such strategies are mostly successfully executed by folks with in depth market knowledge

[@GaryWinstonBrown]

Very true. Despite having no prior investing knowledge, I started investing before the pandemic and pulled in a profit of approximately $950k that same year. In reality, all I was doing was getting professional advice.

[@Ashleycorrie8494]

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financlal future and am eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?

[@GaryWinstonBrown]

There are a lot of independent advisors you might look into. But i work with Gregory Thomas Patchak and I have been working together for nearly four years, and he is excellent. You could proceed with him if he satisfies your discretion. I endorse him.

[@Ashleycorrie8494]

I just googled him and I'm really impressed with his credentials; I reached out to him since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a call.

[@rsisente]

While this addresses some of the issues, school taxes are still much higher than property taxes. Texas needs a full tax audit to see where 100% of the tax revenue is going.

[@taroman7100]

SCHOOL TAXES You got me going. In most of our schools there is no History, no Civics and no Art taught anymore. What the hell are we paying for?

[@Mike-mm8nz]

Take a ride through the counties. Look at all the fine houses city and county workers built. Then you will know where the money goes.

[@rsisente]

@@Mike-mm8nzWhen you consider how much the school taxes are for the city of Austin, that is simply not true. I pay taxes in another part of the state, where the taxes went to a football stadium. I still think a full audit is needed.

[@ajac4093]

Well it's not going to the teachers.

[@rsisente]

@@ajac4093 I think we can all agree on that

[@barbdaly8172]

Down in southeast Texas they’re scrambling to raise our property tax, so I don’t understand why this is a celebration when they’re raising our taxes

[@pathfinder509]

And there will still be people spouting off about how they want to turn Texas blue

[@adrianjuarez1162]

Lets hope to god that doesn’t happen!!

[@Frankie5Angels150]

The locusts fleeing California will outnumber us soon.

[@u-know-this]

If u study sociology you know blue is inevitable the cities are growing g enormously property prices and rent is growing enormously better jobs are growing all those 3 result in the color blue red is synonymous with the opposite

[@StarWarNerd]

Texas blue so I can move from california

[@abevilla27]

Nah, if dems want blue they should just move to the ocean, plenty of blue there

[@charlottewood5601]

I’m a senior & happy about this property taxes are entirely too high.

[@artmosley3337]

The majority, 80-90% of property taxes go to public schools… which are not only failing, but wasting money on a huge scale…

[@michie-wt9lz]

Have you applied for the senior discount/reduction

[@sylviasosa8497]

first good thing he’s done in years. yes. seniors shouldn’t have to pay taxes after paying for your home so many years it should be your home not the government

[@ld9044]

I think the work done on the border is good work. My family member has been down there 2 years building the security of Texas.

[@lavidamia9]

Abolish Property Taxes !!!! We should be the sole owner of our property after paying if off.

[@alirezaAZ8852]

From Iran property tax should be eliminated instead income taxes should be implemented

[@Metal_Stacking]

My house in 2000 was $2k property tax 2023 $6900 over triple in 23 years if that happens again $21k in 2046. Its unbelievable how bad property taxes are. So 2k per month in tax at retirement to keep the property?

[@Cat-ng8yu]

That's scary to think about. Our taxes doubled in 2019.

[@Mike-mm8nz]

We elected thieves to steal from us.

[@user-jb9pb9vt9k]

Moving to Texas ty Gov Abbot

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Now hold your horses! Where are you coming from and how do you vote?

[@user-jb9pb9vt9k]

America first 🇺🇸 I actually like where I live in AZ ibut less taxes is great

[@edwizard62]

Texas property taxes are crazy high. My family pays more for their old adobe house in south El Paso than I do for my near coastal house in Florida

[@georgestrippoli2229]

Florida has a State Income Tax. Texas does not. This is why both the property tax and sales tax rates are among the highest in Texas. It's in Texas's state constitution to not have an Income Tax, so to get rid of property tax means the sales tax rate would have to be higher -- and I'm actually for that as that means EVERYONE contributes and doesn't put the burden on homeowners.

[@borisbjedov6848]

@@georgestrippoli2229 Florida doesn't have state income tax. I suppose it's because sales tax brings in enough revenue from tourism industry. Also, Florida has homestead law and exemption, which reduces the burden for the homeowners.

[@georgestrippoli2229]

@@borisbjedov6848 Good to know. Then Texas and and Florida are about the same then. We also have homestead laws and exemptions too.

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

@@georgestrippoli2229 wrong smarty pants. Florida does not have state income taxes lol.

[@tammy2227]

We paid our house off last year…. We let our daughter move a house onto one acre. In order to do that, the county made us separate that one acre, we deeded it to ourselves…. They assessed that one acre at 57,000 dollars. I went to file a dispute and the lady said oh you don’t have to, we will change it to the minimum per acre value…. 20,000 so if I had not gone in they were just gonna screw me over?!

[@taroman7100]

What a pack of criminals.

[@Dream244]

Unfortunately, they have already gotten over by having us pay property tax….so in essence, you own NOTHING, because the moment you stop paying taxes on your home, you no longer have a home. Basically, you are paying rent to the government.

[@Thoivu]

Could you tell me the county you lived in? Thanks

[@thomastehan9477]

I have been an Abbott supporter since day one. A man of his word, defends our state, true backbone in these times of corrupt politics. Thank you Sir.

[@GPWGP]

Greg Abbott will die a true Confederate

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

You do realize that the state is turning purple right? It's not just your state. It belongs to all the people. And Abbot is as corrupt as they come

[@FireManTTSOM]

I’ll believe it when I see it (tax relief). Own property in CO and even with the State Income Tax it’s still 1/2 of what we pay in Texas. Who do you think pays for all the business to move here? Homeowners pay the bills for all the massive school districts football stadiums and performing arts centers. ISDs waste millions a year because it’s all free to them.

[@naomimcguire8473]

Wow. They can talk in complete articulate sentences. No teleprompter!

[@alexbstrother]

I still dont understand why they took the appraisal cap of 5% out of the bill. Yea we will get a heavier homestead cut, but That will only last so long as you know damn well the counties will be hitting us with that 10% every year because of this and we will be right back in the same boat in 5 years.

[@glory2910]

Whaaaat😮

[@maximusprimus827]

There’s always a loop hole

[@acer4237]

That sucks

[@tonyspicer6745]

My mortgage is payed for free and clear, yet I pay taxes in Oklahoma and it makes me feel as if I really didn’t pay off my home.

[@taroman7100]

They have become like a triple mortgage payment.

[@luisfercaz]

How much taxes do you pay?

[@RipMinner]

Well you did pay off your home you just don't own the land it sits on. That your paying rent for to the state.

[@victoryvij12]

Keep up the good work in Texas for the American people and their families

[@brendateehee7923]

Way to go Texas!🎉

[@AKdaRockStarrOfficial]

I pay more in property taxes, than either my principal or interest. This will be a big help

[@allthingsdelightful8565]

Me too and its getting damn ridiculous at this point.I had just bought the damn house months before and they tried to say it increased in value 60,000 in like 6 months. Damn house didn't appraise and I had to over pay but 10K. I walked into it at a loss. I am tired of dealing with the district. They over spend and it comes on the backs of homeowners.

[@gilbertogutierrez1658]

@@allthingsdelightful8565Same thing is happening to me. My house did appraise well, but I’ve only had it for 4 months and I recieved a letter from the appraisal district at around 55k higher than what I bought it for. In San Patricio County. My taxes are close to 5k as it is 😢

[@TXVivir]

Way to go for TX!!! Now….GA….need to follow!

[@Altiebella]

I like how they squeezed it in. Right before and after federal tax filing. 😂

[@georgestrippoli2229]

And for those who don't know how Property Taxes work in the State of Texas, please read. Some fear that this will drive appraisals way up in value. That can't happen as, by law, the most a county can increase the value of your property is 10% more than the previous year. This why protesting your taxes every year is so important. It holds the Appraisal District accountable as most counties do a blanket 10% across all properties and don't expect you to protest. You won't win every year you do this, but it does force them to justify as to why your property (home, oil lease, etc.) was valued the way it was. Realtors will usually run comps for you on houses that sold in your area that are similar to your own.

[@troyk2839]

They absolutely do jack up the assessed value. Every damn year. And I’ve challenged it unsuccessfully every time

[@u-know-this]

If u live in a capitalist country and especially the state of Texas for the next 10 years your appraisal values are going to increase every year. In dfw by the end of that time the average home will be 700k plus. This cut will make a difference but the amount will still be more tax due to property appreciation

[@shirleysanchez1866]

10%!? In California due to proposition 13 it can only go up 2% Max.

[@leezap]

I wish. I think it has to be a homestead for the 10% limit, otherwise, there is no limit.

[@juanresendiz56jr]

10% only for homestead. Not for rentals that you own.

[@WheelerRickRambles]

Y’all’s are commenting like someone just added large sums of money into your checking account. Go look … next week, next month, next year… nothing was added or will ever be added! Moreover, a year+ from now, you’ll be saying ‘I thought all that tax cut stuff, August 2023, was gonna be this great financial relief? ….what happened?’ When you find the fine print and read it….y’all’s be thinking differently!

[@BillyBlaze7]

you cant reach simpletons bro they will never understand things the way they are

[@jjwien8593]

Well, people don't know politician are very crafty and deceitful. Some people will probably see maybe reduction of less than 3 - 5% on their annual property tax payment. Property tax should never be a burden, it's violation of human especially the effect on the seniors.

[@WheelerRickRambles]

@@jjwien8593 👍👍👍

[@dianemasterson2132]

I agree. It's the bait and switch. Usually when you least expect it something big happens and you scramble to jump through that hoop.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

The property taxes are very high in Texas... 5 years ago I owned a 3 bedroom 1200 sq ft home near Austin. The taxes were nearly $400 a month.... I had to sell and move to Arkansas so I could retire... My taxes are about $250 a year now....

[@Ynotbehumanfirst]

Wow $250 a yr?

[@Kevin-xe2qy]

It’s a shame Pennsylvania won’t do anything about our out of control school property tax

[@SuperNrGEE]

Well its PA dude, it's a gorgeous state being run into the ground by leftists. All because of sh*t hole Philly and pitt.

[@tracieallen5445]

Californian either

[@kT-ci1ke]

somehow the people here love it they keep voting democrat's in

[@RICH_E]

But didn't you just vote in that guy from Goonies movie. 😂

[@taroman7100]

And what do they learn? Certainly not the Constiution or Civics nor Art or History! What do we pay for? They go on about how teachers arent paid enough then we find out what we're not getting for our kids.

[@MarkM-xd2zo]

As a native Coloradoan, I envy Texas for having a great Governor and legislature. Yall are truly blessed. Congrats, and God Bless Texas! :)

[@leezap]

I enjoy Colorado weather more than Texas. lol

[@myrnadagdagan7417]

❤

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Haha great Governor?? You should ask him out and take Ron Desatan with you too

[@MarkM-xd2zo]

@@MOUSEBOWEN Sorry, you confused me with your sick, twisted, liberal trans friends. :)

[@thechibiz]

funny with all the negative comments. they always complaint taxes are too high but when local officials doing something right, which i think theres plenty of wrongs, they still bitching. just to show you it’s never enough with some people.

[@nonyabidness1623]

Support Governor Abbott, a God fearing man! Texans still doing it right! The Federal Regime may not care about us and our borders, and children, but when you put the right Republicans in office they try to get it right! They got this right, I voted for this and it's happened! God Bless All, in spite of ourselves Our Creator is still True! Thank You Lord Jesus!

[@BillyBlaze7]

Abbott is a world economic forum grab, go look on their website, hes right there smiling like a good lil commie

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

There is no god to fear. You have been manipulated by religious leaders. Religion and god are used by conservative public officials to control the masses and continue the culture wars. There is no creator. Jesus may have lived, but he was a dark skinned middle eastern Jew, someone who if you saw today, you would vilify. And he wasn't a god.

[@WubiWatkins]

Well I was a Texan for the first 17 years of my life and I instead of God-fearing man I would prefer all men that come and say they're going to be my representative to actually be establishment wary. We've already had plenty of God-fearing men in there and they have only helped their selves to the pie

[@nonyabidness1623]

@@WubiWatkins So true, but I find the God fearing, are not like the living( unregenerate ) dead! There is a reign within, not perfect, but a sense of bounds! It's interesting that truly today we see the love of money is the root of all evil! The requirement for eternal life is believing, and knowing Christ, we will be as Him when we see Him face to face, we do not live as if we don't know, we try to do justice, love mercy ,and walk humbly before Our Creator, the forgiven and redeemed, sanctified are not perfect!

[@nonyabidness1623]

@@WubiWatkins I too, would love for them to keep their word, and also be able to do it without having to have a majority agree!I hope it gets better!

[@mrderby01]

Outstanding! About time this happen. [phone]

[@floydeancox9239]

The appraisal taxes are Totally unreal . Whoever Puts a timber value on Open fields has to be either Cross eyed or guessing. Every building on my land Is falling down & yet, the Appraisal is higher. I hope This tax cut is for this year. I have forms to protest but neighbors said it won't do any good.

[@erickarevalo4200]

The fact they are cutting property taxes should be a win for everyone. At least we are heading in the right direction.

[@lynn9418]

What good is the cut if they raise the appraisal value

[@erickarevalo4200]

@@lynn9418 in a real world things arent as easy as you may have experienced life. There are lots of issues with taxation, I agree with you. However, Im happy that something its been done than nothing at all. I know taxation is criminal.

[@danite620]

Good on Governor Abbot and Texas Republican State legeslators .

[@joanrichards8252]

Wow, and they call that a property tax cut when the average property tax is $3600 per year for a $200,000 home, wow that is outrageous compared to my $350,000 home in Florida and my tax is only $1,300 per year. I am looking forward to the day that senior citizens don't pay taxes period.

[@marvinbaldwin3253]

My mothers was 11,686.00 last year in TX😩

[@dylannaenzo9737]

You pay property tax, so the powers that be can continue to allow privitization of the country..... if socialism takes over, you will no longer "own" land...... you might be able to rent it on a long term lease..... paying for wars to prevent socialism from coming to USA.

[@butterflychaser4538]

Moved to Texas from California. I LOVE this state with my whole heart and proudly vote republican in hopes of preserving all the good that I moved here for!! Protect this incredible state PLEASE!! ❤❤❤❤

[@lorelynleisure4048]

Notified that our assessed property value in Texas was more than quadrupling from last year to this year! We received the notice more than a week after the deadline to dispute this. This is unimproved land in the middle of nowhere. A 5 acre plot valued at 4,500 last year now 22,000! A 20 acre plot, last year 5,000 this year 45,000! Can't even sell it for the lower $!

[@mmh3378]

OMG! That’s insane! We’ve definitely seen large increases for several years, but yours takes the cake. I have my doubts, bc I don’t trust anyone in government & believe them (ALL) to be corrupt in one way, shape or form. Hopefully this new change, if approved, helps you out, A LOT! God Bless

[@mrs.fredrick_]

Why not regulate property taxes!!! If I purchased a house for $200k there’s no way I should be paying for a house that you deemed valued at 1 million based on market value! It’s fraud and criminal. Property taxes should be fixed at the time of purchase.

[@taroman7100]

It's all speculation. I have a friend who lives in Highland Village. He inherited his mothers house. He now pays close to 10K in prop taxes every year! That is outright theft.

[@madameclark3453]

California has prop. 13. Property tax based on the purchase price and can only increase a small percentage, 1.25% max per year.

[@JewelryFresh]

now find a way to to bring down homeowners insurance cost which has 2-3X'd since pre-pandemic

[@stanprunty4141]

Absolutely a great day in texas if it’s not stopped thank you Abbott and associates

[@Mike-mm8nz]

Wont help one bit.

[@deplorableaunt4804]

I WISH WE HAD THIS IN MISSOURI TEXAS GOV UNDERSTANDS HIS PEOPLES NEEDS

[@BillyBlaze7]

NOPE Abbott is a WEF graduate and corrupt as they get

[@raydemos1181]

How about closing your boarder?

[@brickinvesting]

Love it. He knows he is helping people!

[@hendrikvandermerwe4978]

Well, this is a good start! What should be done is the PROPERTY TAXES should be ZERO for ALL home-owners above the age of 60 - at least. I agree there should be no property taxes, but that we know, will not happen.

[@jeanstroman8640]

I wish they would do this in Ohio and all the U.S.

[@Eli-lx2fq]

Greedy transgenders 😂😂

[@nworbydnar]

Colorado needs a Governor like this. They lower taxes by Billions, and Colorado raises them by Billions. They cut Property Taxes by 18 Billion Dollars. Colorado raised theirs by 4 billion dollars.

[@oscarrlee18]

Then vote for one

[@taroman7100]

It CANT continue or we'll be on the street and renting is not the viable option it once was.

[@user-xt3gh6du9r]

Great news for our great state , proud of Texas , proud of this legislation. In GOD WE TRUST,thank you Governor Abbot , we appreciate you .

[@fremontpathfinder8463]

Oh geez. You appreciate a guy who is making it harder for women who have had miscarriages to access mifepristone and are afraid to now even tell their doctors their menstrual cycle dates? Doctors are afraid of being arrested for completing the evacuation of a miscarriage. It's disgusting. And by the way, there is no evidence of a god and what does god have to do with property taxes? Good luck with finding teachers.

[@rapid5208]

God knows what awful ways they will scheme to offset this.

[@phantomtheif1412]

Yes abolish property tax! I want all my roads to be toll roads owned by a private company. I want to be charged an arm and a leg just to go down the block. Those big corporations with their big building shouldn’t need to pay more taxes. They are struggling too.

[@lori64lg]

Thank God! I hope it helps, my husband had to get out of retirement and go back to work.

[@mercedesfoster482]

Great to see the people we vote in office, do great work to help us in the great burden of such a heavy taxation that has been going on, good to see a real break, thank you to you’ll.😊

[@maryblanscet3867]

God bless Texas!! I sure wish Cooper would figure this out . Our taxes increased 100% on our SMALL PROPERTY in NC.

[@nwnmiria]

Tax relief is wonderful, but spending reduction is far more critical.

[@rgrifferon]

Something needs to be done about cutting the property taxes of senior citizens in Prince Georges County MD, they are extremely high, especially for retired people.

[@michaeleverest3487]

You know it's election season when when he could have done this year's ago but chose not to 😂

[@adrianjuarez1162]

You know the governor has a bigger problem at the border with illegals coming in by the thousands right maybe he was focusing on that??

[@ricky18redblack31]

Good. Let them fear We The People

[@TheKoollatina]

At least he got it done

[@abevilla27]

Wtf do you mean, fear the people LOL! People don’t crap, too fat lazy stupid to even walk to the nearest park, which is why these unelected officials keep living off the working enslaved class

[@AspieGamer1986]

Texas is the first state to abolish Property tax. More states nationwide to follow.

[@marvinbaldwin3253]

When

[@RioSul50]

The republicans in MI made a law back in the 1990's and the max they can raise an existing property tax (owned by the same person or business) is the inflation rate to a max of 5%. My taxes are about $1200 per year for my home (it has more than doubled in "value" according to Zillow) yet the max they can raise the taxes is 5%.

[@mmh3378]

You’re lucky! My husband & I downsized as empty nesters & found a nice comfortable home to (hopefully) be our final home. Sadly, TX property taxes continue to rise..we’re now paying $9,800 a year, INSANE!

[@eddelpozo6824]

Good job. The authorities in NY should follow this good example..

[@user-xj9ci8dl4f]

My Property Taxes in Washington State On Mercer Island has grown to $72,000 per year! That's Criminal!

[@ipmanphil5017]

Well hooooot damn!!! I pay entirely too much in property taxes. Wayyyyyy too much now more can go to my principle

[@carles243]

We need more governors like him in this country

[@myrnadagdagan7417]

❤

[@michie-wt9lz]

Trust me we don’t

[@abevilla27]

Study these so called repulsivecans carefully because they’ll give you a supposed break or discount on something but, watch out because they’re sneaky slithery snakes where they’ll raise your taxes elsewhere to compensate. These sick wicked spineless officials play these tricks illusions on people to deceitfully garner their votes to keep us enslaved sucking out your last dollar like the dirty slimy leeches they are

[@el_chavez]

Lol…he is as bad as desantis.

[@mibz1117]

Abolish property taxes !!!!! Do tax the homes that are used as rentals and tax higher for llcs owned homes !!

[@GingerGrutzius]

I wasn't aware that we didn't truly own our home and land until I purchased my first property in my twenties. When I was forty, I found out that once I paid off my land, I still had to pay for my house with taxes and insurance. If you can't pay your taxes for medical reasons, you risk losing your land and home. It isn't fair, and it's becoming more inevitable that I will end up renting an apartment as I enter my senior years because I can't afford my taxes. Hopefully, the taxes will continue to decrease and be done when you reach a certain age! JS Ginger native Texan.

[@Red-Check-Mark]

Hope Abbott gets better. Hate seeing such a great man in a wheelchair.

[@bethcramer1232]

Gets better? He’s paralyzed..he will always be in a wheelchair, but I love him just the way he is!

[@robynboone8256]

Thank you Governor!

[@ellenachavez6492]

Gov. Abbott why don't you do something better and get rid of property taxes altogether, plus isn't the state lotto be paying for school taxes.

[@Herofmine]

I rather want them to put a cap on Tax increases, we get Tax increases every year and my Taxes over 2 years went up by a lot.

[@janeicegilmore98]

Good job Gov

[@glenreeves3886]

A good man doing great things for Texas!

[@BillyBlaze7]

hes a WEF grad lol

[@michaelwarren319]

Does this mean we can keep our farm in the family that came over in covered wagon ????

[@jennifer4547]

Must have been a big wagon.

[@michaelwarren319]

@@jennifer4547 do you know what a covered wagon in the early 1700s looked like??? The “ Trail “And I am sure it was.

[@johng4093]

@@michaelwarren319 I think she was wondering how the farm fit into the wagon. 😂

[@michaelwarren319]

@@jennifer4547 sorry I didn’t catch your humor. Mine is just too dry

[@phillipmatthews8341]

Another bandaid goes on a rotting property tax system. Eliminate the whole property tax system.

[@danetteperez3863]

This is long awaited and needed! Thank you! Now abolish taxes on homes . And school taxes for those who do not have children in school any longer.

[@rickvance8964]

Please come to Illinois...

[@joshuaberry1329]

Property tax is theft.

[@myrnadagdagan7417]

❤

[@shantiemaharaj2783]

Senior citizens should never have to pay high property taxes in areas where they have no children in school the scroll tax should be exempted especially if the have limited limited social security very sad they can loose their homes and security

[@herusantoso1221]

praise the Lord. we keep the gov official full of wisdom, clean & no corruption. good policy, good leadership. people needs to fill their purse full, the stomach is not hungry and they care for educations.

[@donaldhess6129]

They all should sign a tax relief on property tax it rediculous what we are paying in Pennsylvania when I bought my place they were 800 a year now they are 4600 . I guess money grows on tree for some people that's way to high how they come up with these prices is nuts hell in 10 years I will pay another 50,000 for my place what a joke it's not easy paying that on retirement wages

[@seekingtruthfacts7743]

The Bottom 20% of earners pay a higher tax rate (Sales + Property) than the Top 1%. Bible Belt Texas shows what it really is.

[@valeriewhite1459]

where is this information?

[@KQMcKinnon]

​@valeriewhite1459 obviously, totally made up!!!

[@guymontag1427]

Why isn’t the solution raising taxes on the 1%? It’s easier for a camel to travel through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into the kingdom of heaven. Save a rich man’s soul. Tax them!

[@zerpblerd5966]

@@guymontag1427 taaxes are horrible - it's how the socialist-military systems oppress so much learn history!

[@michaelnguyen3201]

So u telling me u pay more property tax for your home then Jerry jones pays on his million dollar mansion? What feeble minded math are you learning?

[@connect2christ531]

Thank you Texas leaders for this reduction of taxes! That is a true blessing from the Lord, and it makes life easier for those who live here. Every little bit helps. God bless you!

[@dkaz974]

It’s not a tax it’s a land lease. You never own it as long as you HAVE to pay taxes on it.

[@Sethmotley]

Democrats would have never done this.