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flag Texas plans to cut school property taxes using its surplus, but experts warn of sustainability risks.

flag Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. flag Dan Patrick, are advancing plans to cut school property taxes, with Patrick's "Operation Double Nickel" proposing expanded homestead exemptions and lowering the senior benefit age to 55. flag The plan, funded by the state’s $4 billion surplus, aims to eliminate property taxes for homeowners while maintaining school funding through state payments. flag Experts and advocates warn of long-term sustainability risks, especially for rural and low-income districts, and question whether increased sales taxes—potentially from 6% to 14–15%—could reliably replace lost revenue. flag The proposals are still in early stages and expected to be debated in the 2027 legislative session.

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