Abbott blames local officials for property tax hikes. Locals blame him
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- By Houston Chronicle
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Abbott blames local officials for property tax hikes. Locals blame him
Local officials say Abbott and Republicans in the Texas Legislature are to blame for rising property taxes, as they shift more costs onto local governments while claiming to cut property taxes.