PREVIOUS COVERAGE:"The homestead exemptions helps all 5.7 million homeowners wherever they are in the state, every time, no matter what ever happens to their value, that homestead exemption keeps them from paying a tax," said State Senator Paul Bettencourt.
"Small businesses around Texas are the economic engine. They continue to create jobs expand and grow, and I think they deserve property tax relief as well. They pay a significant share of it," said Dustin Burrows, a State Representative from Lubbock.Governor Abbott has jumped into the fray in favor of the House plan citing the public support of more than 30 business associations.
"Let me just remind you, none of this money came from property taxes. It all came from sales tax," said Phelan speaking in Houston about the surplus. Rice political analyst Mark Jones says if Lt. Governor Patrick doesn't get at least some increase in the homestead exemption, there could be a substantial political price to pay for those who blocked it.
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