Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to halt raising their property tax rates while he investigates their financial records. (Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune, Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune ...

“I have grave concerns that municipalities across Texas have blatantly violated the law in an attempt to crank up people’s property taxes,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. Recently adopted ...

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he was expanding a probe to ensure cities were following state financial transparency laws. He previously accused La Marque of breaking the law. DALLAS — Texas ...

ODESSA, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into the City of Odessa following the City Council’s approval of a property tax hike last week. The move came after ...

DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into almost 1,000 Texas cities to make sure they’re following a new state law aimed at preventing localities from unduly raising ...

As 2026 begins, it is time to reflect on how the Lone Star State fared in 2025 when it came to property taxes. As the largest single annual bill for many Texans, property taxes can be a large obstacle ...

When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in Houston on Sunday, he promised to overhaul the local property tax system that generates nearly half of the total tax revenue statewide.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he was expanding a probe to ensure cities were following state financial transparency laws. He previously accused La Marque .of breaking the law. Credit: Texas ...

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