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Nearly 4 in 10 Texas homesteads pay no school property taxes
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sara Sanchez , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· September 1, 2026
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Key points A comprehensive analysis shows many homeowners do not pay school district property taxes. Lawmakers have been given new information about property taxes.
Lawmakers have been given new information about property taxes. A comprehensive analysis shows many homeowners do not pay school district property taxes. This is due to repeated expansions of a certain exemption and changes to tax rates.
The analysis found a significant portion of homes are exempt from these taxes. Certain groups, such as the elderly and disabled, are more likely to be exempt.
Further details are available, including the methodology used to collect data and the full results of the analysis. This information may provide a better understanding of the current state of property taxes.
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Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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