At a ceremony on August 1st, newly sworn in Comptroller of Public Accounts Don Huffines stated that property tax relief is a priority. Huffines said:
“Meaningful property tax relief will make homeownership more affordable, strengthen financial security for families, and help ensure that Texas remains the best place in America to live, work, and raise a family.
But property tax relief must also come at the local level. Cities and counties across Texas are seeing strong sales tax collections and growing revenues. As they prepare their budgets, they should look for every opportunity to return those dollars to taxpayers through lower property taxes.
Just as local governments are uniquely positioned to provide tax relief, the Comptroller is uniquely positioned to shine a bright light on local government spending. Texans deserve transparency, accountability, and confidence that every public dollar is being used responsibly.
As chief financial officer of the state, it is my obligation to ensure that taxpayers have a strong advocate and an alert watchdog looking out for their interests.”
More information on the August 1st events can be found here.
