Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?

  • Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to lower property taxes as part of his 2026 reelection campaign. His plan includes allowing voters to end property taxes for schools. PHOTO BY CAMILO DIAZ JR. FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
    Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to lower property taxes as part of his 2026 reelection campaign. His plan includes allowing voters to end property taxes for schools. PHOTO BY CAMILO DIAZ JR. FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

    Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in November, promising to lower property taxes. His plan covers three areas, which The Texas Tribune is breaking down over a series of articles. This is Part One.

    FORT WORTH — Texas lawmakers have gone big to rein in the state’s property taxes, spending tens of billions of dollars toward reducing the annual bill homeowners and businesses pay each y…