Last week, the Texas Legislature entered its third session of the year, focusing on property tax relief.
Though lawmakers in both the House and Senate are in agreement on lowering property taxes, the chambers are split on how to do so.
The Tax Policy Center’s Richard Auxier joined the Texas Standard to help break down the plans currently being weighed by the Legislature.
This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:
Texas Standard: Let’s begin with the tax relief plan in the Senate being spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. He wants to focus on a homestead exemption. Could you say why?
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