House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters
House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

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Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continues wrangling over the issue in the second special session …