Property tax reform a key part of Gov. Abbott’s platform in his campaign for a fourth term

Texas Governor Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.

In a campaign swing that began in Houston and continued in Tyler and Temple, Abbott has focused on property tax reform. While the state legislature has cut school property taxes for homeowners over the years, and for businesses starting next year, many Texans still believe their property taxes are too high.

“We are going to turn the tables on local taxing authorities, put the power with the people, and put an end to out-of-control property taxes in Texas,” Abbott said in Houston…

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