Drought is tightening its grip on Texas this spring, with growing portions of the state reporting abnormally dry or drought conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas ...

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Texas state tax has pros and cons. The statewide sales tax rate of 6.25% is a bit high, and localities can add 2%. Property taxes in Texas are also on the high end but were recently lowered for many.

The bill increases property tax relief by $40,000, and $150,000 for seniors, up from the current $100,000 homestead exemption approved in 2023's Texas legislative session. If passed by the house ...