The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported. Here are the highlights: •Homeowners received a break on their property taxes after approving a proposed constitutional amendment in November. The homestead exemption was increased to 0,000 from 0,000. People 65 and older were given an additional ,000 exemption on top of that. •A major public school funding bill was passed, pumping .5 billion into raises for teachers and support staff and additional operational funding. Lawmakers also approved a statewide school voucher plan with [post_excerpt] billion in initial funding. Eligible families can use...

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