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How the Texas Constitution and Property Taxes Collide — And Why Ending Property Taxes Could Transform Texas Families
Most Texans don’t realize the Constitution already tells the story of what is wrong — and how to fix it. Three key articles matter: • Article 1 — Our rights • Article 7 — Education • Article 8 — Taxation Article 7 requires the Legislature to fund “an efficient system of public free schools.” Article 8 describes how taxes are to be used. Article 1 protects property and due course of law. But somewhere in the journey from 1876 to today, that
Freddie America
Dec 10, 20252 min read
Most Texans don’t know this — but the property tax fight is not just about money. It’s about our rights.
Under Texas Tax Code Sections 42 and 43, every homeowner is entitled to a fair appeal and access to a real courtroom. And under the Texas Constitution — Article 1, Section 19 and Section 13 — every Texan is guaranteed due process and open courts. But when hearings are rushed… when evidence is ignored… when ARB decisions feel predetermined… Our rights are being violated. Property owners — families — seniors — veterans’ widows — everyone — are being crushed by a system th
Freddie America
Nov 30, 20251 min read
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