‘Texas-sized’ property tax cut approved in Senate, but House Dems may push back

AUSTIN – The Texas Senate approved an $18 billion property tax cut Wednesday moving the long-promised relief package for property owners one step closer to full approval. The vote was unanimous for what the bill’s author, Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, called an “astounding” and “Texas-sized” tax cut. It now heads to the House for approval, where Republican leadership indicated support, but some Democrats were working to derail the proposal unless they get concessions on teacher pay raises and rebates for renters. At stake is the thousand dollars or more that...