Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab.
New Texas homestead exemptions allow approximately 60% of homeowners aged 65 and older to pay no school property taxes, shifting the tax burden to other residents.
State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.
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