Real Estate

Bills Filed To Curb Predatory Wraparound Mortgage Scams

“Our legislation would not only strengthen disclosure requirements and protections for homebuyers, but also help expose bad actors and facilitate…

7 years ago

Fourth & Final Part In Series: A Closer Look At Senate Bill 2: Actual Solutions

In this fourth, and final, article in the series, we discuss some alternative solutions to improving the property tax system…

7 years ago

Third Of Four Part Series: : A Closer Look at Senate Bill 2: Appraisal Districts

SB 2 creates a new state level “Property Tax Administration Advisory Board” to advise the comptroller on property tax administration.…

7 years ago

Second Of Four Part Series: A Closer Look At Senate Bill 2: Automatic Rollback Elections

Under current law, if a commissioners court adopts a total tax rate that exceeds the revenue cap, then voters may petition…

7 years ago

First Of Four Part Series: A Closer Look At Senate Bill 2: Lowering The Current Revenue Cap

The lower revenue cap does not address the growth in the demand for services that counties are either mandated to…

7 years ago

Civil Asset Forfeiture Debate Pits Property Rights Advocates Against Law Enforcement

Critics say the procedure deprives citizens of property without due process. Law enforcement officials say they are stopping crime. by,…

7 years ago

New Developments Will Change Gateway To The City

And the future looks bright for the City of San Marcos if the vision of the Warren family comes to…

7 years ago

Texas Proposal Would Keep Cities From Restricting Short-Term Home Rentals

Senate Bill 451 would prevent Texas cities from banning or restricting short-term home rentals. Austin, San Antonio and Fort Worth are…

7 years ago

San Marcos City Staff Seek Citizen Input in Flood-Damaged Areas

San Marcos City staff will go door-to-door in flood-damaged areas seeking input on disaster recovery housing program options Saturdays in…

7 years ago

Rep. Isaac’s HB 1334 Would Help Texas Hill Country With Water And Property Taxes

The system collects, stores and allows the reuse of rain from surfaces, such as roofs or even rivers. Rainwater can…

7 years ago

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