Gov. Greg Abbott Doubles Down On Property Tax Fight Against Lt. Gov Dan Patrick

Austin American-Statesman, El Paso Times
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 3:17pm

Abbott, speaking at a Texas Public Policy Foundation event, laid out a plan to eventually eliminate property taxes. Patrick says it's unrealistic.

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