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Property Tax Sunset: Texas Lawmakers Push Plan to Phase Out School Taxes — Here’s What Homeowners Need to Know

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Texas homeowners are watching closely as lawmakers push a bold plan to phase out Texas school property taxes, a move that could permanently reshape how the state funds public education. For longtime residents, this proposal represents both a massive financial opportunity and a major shift in how local budgets operate.

School taxes make up the largest portion of most Texans’ property tax bills, so eliminating them would dramatically reduce annual housing costs. But the plan also raises big questions about replacement revenue, timelines, and what homeowners should expect in the coming years. Here’s what you need to know.

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