Different Property Tax Relief Bills Passed by Texas House, Senate During Special Session

The Texas House and the Senate passed different property tax relief bills during the special session. This means that a political showdown will be established between the Republican leaders.

On the first day of the special session, both the Texas House and the Senate passed different property tax relief bills which established a political showdown between the Republican leaders. Reports say the Senate unanimously passed a bill in the afternoon, while the House passed it in the evening.

According to Fink, on May 30, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas announced that he will be supporting the property tax relief bill passed by the House. This is because Abbott believed that the House is the only chamber that is relevant to the special session. Furthermore, Abbott stated that the House’s bill offers more cuts to the property taxes than any other bill does.

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Different Property Tax Relief Bills in Texas

However, an article in The Texas Tribune states that on May 29 at 9 p.m., Abbott called the House and Senate for an immediate special session after both have reached a standoff in negotiations over the property tax relief bills.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick of Texas states that any property tax relief bill that contains a provision to increase the homestead exemption must be passed by the House. Unfortunately, reports say Abbott did not request the homestead exemption provision and the House’s bill does not include it.

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