Abbott to reveal new property tax reform plan
Posted/updated on: November 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm
TYLER — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in Tyler Wednesday for a Texas Taxpayer Empowerment event, just days after officially announcing his reelection campaign in Houston over the weekend.
According to our news partner KETK, Abbott is expected to outline his plan to empower Texas taxpayers and provide property tax relief. His plan would give voters more power to decide whether to eliminate certain property taxes altogether. The governor will be joined by several East Texas lawmakers, including Rep. Daniel Alders, Rep. Jay Dean, Rep. Cole Hefner, Rep. Brent Money and Rep. Joanne Shofner, along with other local officials.
On Sunday, Abbott launched his campaign for a fourth term as governor, unveiling new proposals aimed at curbing local property tax increases. This comes shortly after Texas voters approved two constitutional amendments in the November election designed to provide additional property tax relief to homeowners.
“It’s time to drive a stake through the heart of local property tax hikes for good,” Abbott said during his campaign announcement. “We are going to turn the tables on local taxing authorities, put the power with the people, and put an end to out-of-control property taxes in Texas.”
The Texas Taxpayer Empowerment event will take place at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at ETX Brewing Company, 221 South Broadway Ave. in Tyler.
