The former head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wants to address gentrification and provide tax cuts for Americans who spend more than 30% of their income on rent.
Electric scooters could soon be kicked off Texas sidewalks, if state Senate gets its way
The upper chamber passed a bill Wednesday that would add several restrictions on the popular, but controversial, machines. The measure would require scooter renters to be at least 16 years old and it would prohibit more than one person from riding at a time.
When big businesses want to fight their property tax bills, Texas law hands them an easy way, critics say
Supporters of the provision, known as equity appeals, say it’s valuable for all property owners and stops taxing units from imposing unfair taxes.