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Gov. Greg Abbott wants a tighter lid on home values. Tax policy experts warn that’s a bad idea.

Conservative and liberal tax policy experts said Abbott’s proposal would lead to higher housing costs and tax benefits ...

Gov. Abbott’s endorsement of Turning Point USA doesn’t pass smell test

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick are endorsing high school chapters of Turning Point USA, the conservative student ...
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Google invests $40B in AI data centers, sparking energy concerns

The move is being hailed as a tech shift that could reshape America's map.

Here's how Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick each plan to drive down property taxes

Both Texas Republicans want to slash homeowners' rising tax bills. But they have two very different visions for how to get there.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott draws large cast of hopefuls in his fight for a fourth term

AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s run for his fourth consecutive term in office comes with an enormous war chest and a ...

State invests $4.8M in new UT lab dedicated to semiconductor research

The $4.8 million grant comes from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund, which was established in 2023 under the Texas CHIPS Act to encourage semiconductor research and manufacturing.
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Why Gov. Greg Abbott wants to let taxpayers decide whether cities can raise — or cut — taxes

Texas cities and counties already face limits on how much revenue they can generate. Local leaders have warned that further restrictions would mean fewer services like parks and libraries.

Gov. Greg Abbott pushes sweeping property tax overhaul in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a five-part plan to cut property taxes, cap appraisals, limit local spending, and eliminate ...