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Texas Lt. Gov.’s Tax Plan Makes Big Promises; Critics Call it a Gimmick & Illusion

"Operation Double Nickel" would increase those current homestead exemptions by another $40,000. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's 'Operation Double Nickel' aims to cut Texas school taxes for homeowners over 55

"We won't always have these surplus years, and we need to be really cautious." said Ryan Chismark with Meritax Advisors.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving each newborn $1K invested in stock market

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed a state program to give every baby born in the Lone Star State $1,000 invested in the ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN

Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff dies at 89

During his time in the Texas Senate, the moderate Republican tackled major issues such as school finance and ethics reforms.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes another increase of the homestead exemption

Patrick unveiled his proposal to increase the homestead exemption for school property taxes during a press conference at the ...
Longview News-Journal

East Texan Bill Ratliff, former senator and lieutenant governor, dies at 89

Former Texas Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff died Monday in Mount Pleasant. He was 89. Ratliff died in his home surrounded by his ...
ValleyCentral.com on MSN

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to increase Texas homestead exemption — again

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a plan Tuesday to increase the homestead exemption in the next state legislative session and ...