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Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joshua Fechter, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· September 30, 2026
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State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.
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What is this story about? State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.
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