Analysis: Texas government’s favorite local tax

State lawmakers will tell you they hate property taxes as much as anyone. But the state itself doesn’t levy the tax — local governments do. And lowering it in a meaningful way would require state officials to raise taxes or cut programs. For them, talking about it is easier than doing something.

By Ross Ramsey

This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune.

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