Property Taxes

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...