Abbott Promoting End Of School Property Texas

Governor Abbott told the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday that he’s working with lawmakers to reduce property taxes long-term and that his goal is to eliminate the taxes paid to school districts by property owners. The Governor said the state would add money to the Property Tax Reduction Fund each session and that he wants to use that money to buy down the school part of the property tax obligation owed by property owners, with the goal being to eliminate the tax eventually.