Lawmakers are trying to distribute up to nearly $18 billion in property tax cuts that would significantly decrease the tax bills of Texas homeowners.
Abbott has sided with the House plan, which would cut rates across the board, including for commercial properties. The Senate plan approved this month and pushed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick would use a portion of the money set aside for property tax reductions to raise homestead exemptions. Patrick argues that would give modest homeowners a bigger break.The House, led by Speaker Dade Phelan of Beaumont, approved its plan that features across-the-board rate cuts to achieve property tax reductions.
One of the bills vetoed was legislation sought by Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot that was aimed at curbing the theft of fuel, a growing problem in the county. The bill had Bettencourt’s name on it, so Abbott struck it down.In the past, Abbott has criticized Creuzot for not prosecuting low-level crimes, so the veto of the bill has the governor’s critics pointing out the inconsistency.The fight over how to give back billions in tax revenue is not well-received by voters.
Abbott, usually cautious about his involvement in political scrums, has put himself in the crossfire between Patrick and Phelan. Now Patrick is firing at Abbott, even challenging the governor to a debate on how to cut property taxes.
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