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Property tax cuts aren’t supposed to affect Texas schools. Districts say it doesn’t always work

Texas Standard By Raul Alonzo Oct 15, 2026 · 9:45 AM 4 views 0 comments

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Texas officials say nearly 1.5 million homeowners now pay zero school property taxes. The state is supposed to hold districts “harmless,” but some say there is a “gap.”

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