You get clearer information about school taxes, but this mainly helps if you own property. Most renters in this bracket won't see direct impact since landlords pay property taxes.
$30,000-$60,000
You get better information to understand why your property taxes might go up or down. This helps you plan your budget and speak up at school board meetings if needed.
$60,000-$100,000
You get clearer explanations of school tax changes so you can better understand and challenge unfair increases. This gives you more power as a property owner.
Over $100,000
You get detailed information about school tax proposals and can more easily challenge districts that don't follow the rules. Your higher property values mean these changes affect you most.
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
Texas House Bill 17 changes how school districts notify families about budget and tax decisions. School districts must include specific information about student enrollment growth and inflation when they announce proposed tax rates. This helps families understand why school taxes might go up or down. When we show up together, our community becomes more connected, more resilient, and more powerful.
