Texas AG probing cities for violations of new property tax law

Ken Paxton's office aims to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow finance ...
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Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law

While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising ...

Property tax foreclosures illegally stripped Cook County homeowners of their equity, federal judge rules

The case affects more than 1,700 homeowners who lost their properties in tax sales, but whether the county owes them money ...

Attorney General Ken Paxton launches review of Texas cities’ tax, audit practices; Amarillo on list

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities ...
Albuquerque Journal

Former BernCo DA sues county assessor, alleging unlawful property tax increases

Two homeowners have filed a class action lawsuit against Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara, alleging unlawful property ...

Lubbock included in Attorney General Ken Paxton investigation of nearly 1,000 Texas cities finances

Lubbock is among nearly 1,000 cities statewide under investigation of its finances to ensure local governments are not ...

Cook County assessor faces angry questions from West Side homeowners over sharp property tax hikes

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi faced many angry questions even as he tried to pass the blame onto others for the current predicament. "There is a system of appeals, where reductions are being made ...