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The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
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The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
While Texas leaders debate property tax reform, a tax expert is proposing targeted relief for first-time homebuyers while warning against appraisal caps.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released his own plan with the same goal but a different method of achieving it.
Patrick wants to raise the homestead exemption again, from $140,000, which will go into effect this year, to $180,000.
Abbott told CBS News Texas the state can cover the costs right now.
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
Several North Texas school districts are holding voter-approved tax rate elections to offset inflation, expired federal aid, and state funding gaps.
As early voting begins, North Texas homeowners say they will vote for the constitutional amendments aimed at lowering their property taxes.
The increase will cost homeowners about $200 more each year.
Two high-profile bills collapsed at the Texas Capitol after Republicans couldn't agree on legislation.
One of the big issues during the second special session centered around the state's response to the deadly Central Texas flooding.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.
Voters have to approve this constitutional amendment during the election this November.
The Texas House and Senate each passed HB 21 with a two-thirds majority, allowing it to take immediate effect.
A Thursday deadline looms for Texas homeowners who want to appeal their 2025 property tax appraisals.
Texas homeowners and businesses will save a total of $10 billion in new savings on their property tax bills starting this year under a new deal struck by top Texas leaders.
Those over 65 and the disabled would receive an additional $60,000 this year, up from $10,000.
The House is adding language that the program will be capped for the first year to $1 billion.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar spoke with Jack Fink to speak about some of the top economic issues facing the state.
The new bill could cut your property tax bill in half. If passed, the average Texas homeowner could save hundreds of dollars per year.
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus.
Jasper Scherer, Politics Reporter at the Texas Tribune and Brad Johnson, Senior Reporter at The Texan speak with Jack Fink on the issues that Texas will be facing in 2025.
Property values are going up in many counties.
There are 30 new state laws taking effect on Jan. 1. Among them, are legislation regarding property owners' associations like HOAs, E-cigarettes, business franchise taxes, and the end of DEI programs at public colleges and universities.
Take a look at some of the election maps provided to CBS Texas from AP News.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Prosecutors say the Sheppard AFB airman abducted the 14‑year‑old after years of online grooming and hid her in his trunk to smuggle her onto base.
In an interview airing tonight on "CBS Evening News," Renee Good's family said they would trade their lives for hers if they could.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Take a look at some of the election maps provided to CBS Texas from AP News.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
Prosecutors say the Sheppard AFB airman abducted the 14‑year‑old after years of online grooming and hid her in his trunk to smuggle her onto base.
In an interview airing tonight on "CBS Evening News," Renee Good's family said they would trade their lives for hers if they could.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Pentagon would be canceling troops' attendance at some of the nation's top universities.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Sen. John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt will all join Mr. Trump on his visit.
The usually low-key race has taken on a bigger profile this year with a contested Republican primary.
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Wyatt Johnston scored his 30th and 31st goals of the season as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
