Texas Law Lets Cities and Counties Ask Voters About New Sales Tax

You would pay more on things you buy but save money on property taxes if you own a home. Renters might see lower rent if landlords pass property tax savings along.

You would pay a small amount more when shopping but could save more on property taxes since you likely own a home. The property tax savings often outweigh the sales tax costs.

You would pay more in sales tax on purchases but get meaningful property tax relief on your home. Most families in this range come out ahead overall.

You would pay the most in new sales tax since you buy more things, but you also get the biggest property tax savings on your likely higher-value home.