Quorum Report: Texas lawmakers unveil base budgets focused on property tax relief, public education funding, a school voucher program, and more

January 22, 2025 1:14 PM Texas lawmakers unveil base budgets focused on property tax relief, public education funding, a school voucher program, and more An early indicator of legislative friction to come: Much like two years ago, House and Senate leadership aren’t on the same page when it comes to the homestead exemption and tax compression *Texas House* and *Senate* leadership on Wednesday unveiled spending plans that share priorities including a school voucher program and public education funding but differ in how best to deliver property tax relief. But in an early indicator of legislative friction to come – and not unlike two years ago when two special sessions on property taxes unfolded – the two chambers aren’t exactly on the same page when it comes to property tax “relief” for homeowners. By Scott Braddock
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