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Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know.

Legislation passed this month would raise the state’s homestead exemption to $100,000, lower schools’ tax rates and put an appraisal cap on residential and commercial properties, among other measures. But voters must approve a constitutional amendment first.

A house in East Austin in the Windsor Park neighborhood on Nov. 22, 2021.

What are we voting on?

What’s in the plan?

If approved, how would I get my cuts?

How would the changes affect homeowners under 65?

How would the changes affect senior homeowners and those with disabilities?

How would the changes affect small businesses?

How would the changes affect large businesses?

How would the changes affect residential and commercial landlords?

How would the changes affect residential renters?


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