A new bill introduced in the Texas House would provide property tax cuts for couples who stay married and wants many children — but in order to qualify, they must be heterosexual, never divorced, and their children must be born or adopted after the date of their marriage.
The bill, H.B. 2889, would give qualifying couples a 40 percent property tax reduction if they have four children, with every additional child increasing the tax break by 10 percent. However, LGBTQ+ couples, single or divorced parents, and blended families will not qualify for full benefits.
