Texas plans to spend $51 billion on property tax cuts. It may not be sustainable.

State budget watchers — and some Republicans — worry Texas is spending too much on property tax cuts.

By Joshua Fechter and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune
Posted 4/17/25

Property tax cuts aren’t free. In fact, they’re costing Texas a fortune.

The Texas House is considering a budget that would shell out $51 billion — 15% of the state's total …

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