Texas Senate Bill 10 Faces Setback as House Rejects Compromise, Signals Push for Bolder Property Tax ReforM

In a dramatic turn of events, the Texas House rejected the conference committee report on Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) today, stalling a key piece of legislation aimed at providing property tax relief. The bill, a centerpiece of Governor Greg Abbott’s special session on tax reform, sought to lower the threshold for voter approval of local property tax increases but faced fierce opposition from a coalition of conservative Republicans and Democrats who deemed it insufficient. With the Senate poised to adjourn sine die tomorrow, September 3, SB 10’s future hangs in the balance, highlighting deep divisions within the Texas GOP and fueling calls for more comprehensive reform.