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Texas Law Changes How Voters Approve Tax Rate Increases HB 301 changes the vote needed to approve tax increases that go above what voters have already approved.
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April 13, 2026
What it means for your household Under $30,000
Makes it harder for local governments to raise property taxes, which could help keep housing costs lower if you own a home.
$30,000-$60,000
Property tax increases will be harder to pass, which could help keep your housing costs steady if you're a homeowner.
$60,000-$100,000
Higher voting threshold may prevent some property tax increases, helping control one of your biggest household expenses.
Over $100,000
Makes property tax increases much harder to approve, which saves you money since you likely own more valuable property.
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
Adam HinojosaTexas State Senator, District 27
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Source record Organization Texas Legislature
Added to Community Exchange Apr 12, 2026
Aicha DavisTexas State Representative, District 109
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How this connects
HB 301 is a Texas state law that changes how we vote on property tax increases. When a city or school district wants to raise taxes above the level voters have already approved, the law now requires a two-thirds majority of voters to agree instead of a simple majority. This affects our community's schools, hospitals, and local services.
