League City City Council voted unanimously at its April 14 meeting to participate in the Lone Star Property Tax Reform Council, a coalition of local governments to advocate for “meaningful and lasting” property tax relief.
The details
Americans for Prosperity, a libertarian lobbying group, launched the Lone Star Property Tax Reform Council in March to pursue tax cuts, specifically targeting spending caps and government transparency, according to a March 11 release from the organization.
Quote of note
“Texas is leading the nation in growth, and we must ensure our state remains affordable,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in the release. “Last session, we delivered historic property tax relief to hardworking families and businesses across the state, but out-of-control local spending has eroded billions of dollars in that relief and driven property taxes higher.”
Also of note
In the referendum City Council approved, the city pointed to its record of adopting rates at or below the “no new revenue rate” for eight consecutive years and reducing the property tax required for debt payments by 34% over the previous six years.