Texas Policy Summit 2025 – Stop the Steal How to Make Property Tax Relief Permanent

After the state legislature passed historic property tax cuts, local governments across Texas swooped in to raise taxes and increase debt knowing most Texans wouldn’t notice their tax relief had been robbed. This panel will explore how the state can make lower tax bills permanent and ensure Texans keep more hard-earned dollars.

Speakers:

James Quintero: Policy Director for Taxpayer Protection Project, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Derek M. Cohen, Ph.D.: Chief Research Officer, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Rep. Ellen Troxclair: Texas State Representative (TX-19), Texas House of Representatives

Sen. Paul Bettencourt: Texas State Senator (TX-7), Texas Senate