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.
$30,000-$60,000
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.
$60,000-$100,000
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.
Over $100,000
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.
What you can do right now
Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
HB 312 is a Texas state law that gives municipalities and counties the power to hold elections asking voters about a new local sales and use tax. If voters approve it, the tax money would go toward reducing property taxes and funding community services. The tax rate can't exceed 1 percent.
