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From SB 9 to SB 10: The Latest on Texas Property Tax Changes and What It Means for DFW

From SB 9 to SB 10: The Latest on Texas Property Tax Changes and What It Means for DFW

If you read my last post on SB 9 and how it could impact DFW communities, you’ll want this important update. The legislative landscape has shifted, and now SB 10 is at the center of the property-tax conversation in Texas. SB 9 Has Changed Course When we last looked at SB 9, the bill proposed reducing city and county property tax revenue caps from 3.5% to 2.5% for communities over 75,000 people....

Illustration highlighting Texas Senate Bill 9 and its impact on DFW Metroplex communities. The image shows a sad cartoon man with empty pockets, a desk calendar labeled "PROPERTY TAX" in bold letters, and a white model house. Bold yellow text at the top reads: “SB 9 and the DFW Metroplex: Which communities are in and which are out?” — emphasizing property tax concerns and local impact.

SB 9 and the DFW Metroplex: Which Communities Are In and Which Are Out?

The Texas Senate’s recent passage of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) could bring new limits on how much property tax revenue many cities and counties can collect without voter approval. The bill lowers the cap from 3.5% to 2.5% annually for those with populations over 75,000. For the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, this means some cities would see tighter revenue growth limits, while others would continue under...

Why You Should Care About Texas Senate Bill 15

Why You Should Care About Texas Senate Bill 15

Deed Fraud Is Real and It’s Happening in Texas A recent Texas Tribune investigation revealed a disturbing rise in deed fraud, scams where criminals forge deeds and file them at county clerks’ offices with no questions asked. In one case, Harris County prosecutors filed a complaint against a couple accused of creating fake ownership records for at least 35 properties, as reported by the Texas...

Dallas to fine parked vehicles with expired registrations, or invalid plates up to $500!

Dallas to fine parked vehicles with expired registrations, or invalid plates up to $500!

Great news for Dallas homeowners and renters! The City Council has passed an ordinance that helps keep your neighborhood clean and your curb space available. Now, vehicles with expired registration, invalid plates, or no plates at all can be fined up to $500, meaning fewer abandoned or improperly registered cars taking up parking spots on your street. This new rule not only improves parking availability...