Real Estate
Bills Filed To Curb Predatory Wraparound Mortgage Scams
March 12, 2017
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…
Fourth & Final Part In Series: A Closer Look At Senate Bill 2: Actual Solutions
March 9, 2017
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…
Third Of Four Part Series: : A Closer Look at Senate Bill 2: Appraisal Districts
March 8, 2017
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.…
Second Of Four Part Series: A Closer Look At Senate Bill 2: Automatic Rollback Elections
March 7, 2017
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…
First Of Four Part Series: A Closer Look At Senate Bill 2: Lowering The Current Revenue Cap
March 6, 2017
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…
Civil Asset Forfeiture Debate Pits Property Rights Advocates Against Law Enforcement
March 6, 2017
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,…
New Developments Will Change Gateway To The City
March 3, 2017
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…
Texas Proposal Would Keep Cities From Restricting Short-Term Home Rentals
February 27, 2017
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…
San Marcos City Staff Seek Citizen Input in Flood-Damaged Areas
February 24, 2017
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…
Rep. Isaac’s HB 1334 Would Help Texas Hill Country With Water And Property Taxes
February 23, 2017
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…