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Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Increasing Homestead Exemption for seniors not a win for local ISDs

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 17:10
MIDLOTHIAN – Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement on the unanimous passing of SB 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors.Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, (R-Houston) said, “I have been fighting to reduce property taxes...