State property values up slightly last year
By Kate Alexander (AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF)
Published: 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
With each new bit of positive economic news, Texas has been beating expectations and that feeds the bottom line of the state budget.
Texans adjusting to changes in homestead exemption rules
Jena Coolidge (AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF)
Some Texas homeowners are finding that they face new rules when applying for a homestead exemption on their property, the result of a new law that took effect in September.
New Homestead Law Now In Affect
AUSTIN (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, KXAN.com) – A state law that took effect yesterday has changed proof of residency requirements for homeowners applying for the property tax homestead exemption.
The new law requires applicants to provide a copy of their Texas driver’s license or state ID card and vehicle registration receipt. The documents must show the same address as the property for which the exemption is requested.
