Recent Developments in Texas Property Taxes: Special Purpose Districts

For the fourth installment in my series on Texas property tax developments, I’m taking a closer look at rates and levies imposed by Special Purpose Districts (SPDs) as a group. What Are SPDs? SPDs are local governmental entities created to provide specific services within a defined geographic area.

Welcome Spring Without the Bins

There are still nine days before the first official day of spring, but I’ve already started spring-ifying and de-winterizing my house. One of the first things I did was move the coats from the metal hanging thing by the back door to the coat closet right around the corner. Here in NC, we’ll still gr

How U.S. Tax Reform Could Impact the Texas Economy

As lawmakers debate tax reform, here is what Texans should be paying attention to.The post How U.S. Tax Reform Could Impact the Texas Economy appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center.

‘Come and Take It’ in Gonzales and ‘Thump’ in Luling

My latest road trip starts in Gonzales, a town with a population of 7,221 and a rich and important place in Texas’ history. Since its beginning, Gonzales has played a pivotal role on the path to Texas independence, and residents are deeply proud of the town’s heritage. A Proud History Across town, t