[fwdude]

A full half of property taxes are for the failed public indoctrination centers. That alone makes me mad.

I pay around $10k per year in tax on a modest house and property. Others around me pay a lot more. This is up from around $5k 10 years ago.

Texas politicians are forever talking about remedying this excess. They talk about it, but do nothing. We get a measly bone thrown to us every once in a while ($50 or so) and they crow about it. It’s worse than income tax because you are at the mercy of someone else who tells you what it’s worth.

[johniegrad]

The public schools are going to be the death of us all, that is, if the illegal aliens don't get us first. Up here in Minnesota, our property taxes are much lower. I'm paying about 40% of what you are. But we have a state income tax that is one of the highest in the country.

This thread is sad. I had no idea so many Freepers were struggling financially at this time.

[Night Hides Not]

My property taxes decreased nearly $2000 thanks to the Texas State Legislature. I live in Irving/Valley Ranch. I understand Tarrant County has had issues, though.

[outofsalt]

We moved to Texas from Virginia in April.
Yes, the property taxes are higher, but with no income taxes we are better off now, in Texas, than we were in VA. Once I retire, we will reevaluate. My bride, being younger, will need to work longer for the benefits. There are worse states (NJ, IL, CT)