HLF began by highlighting that Texas politicians have promised property tax relief three times in the last five years and failed each time. Even after the “largest property tax cut in history,” many citizens found their property taxes increased, and even those who did receive some relief will see their property taxes increase this year.
According to the fact sheet, “The reason for this is twofold. First, the state does not rely enough on compression to lower the taxes. Second, the state does not do anything to stop schools and local governments from continuing to raise property taxes.”