02/18/2026
Members,
With early voting started and the March 3 election day just a few short weeks away I wanted to share a few thoughts.
Legislators who are elected to the State House and State Senate have more to do with regulating our profession and the property tax system than any other elected official you will vote for. If you don't know what to expect on the ballot or who is running for office in your districts use this link https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/13/texas-voting-guide-2026/. Scroll down and type in your home address to see who is running to represent your values and opinions. If you aren't familiar with the candidates a quick google search will usually produce their candidate website and you can read about the candidate and their legislative priorities.
If you will be voting in the Republican Party primary you will see the following as Proposition 1 on your ballot: "Texas property taxes should be assessed at the purchase price and phased out entirely over the next six years through spending reductions."
If you disagree with this statement feel free to vote against it and to tell your friends, family and anyone else you pass by on the street that you disagree with it. Consider the following talking points:
1) Fairness & Equity
If property values are frozen and not reappraised, Texans will never again pay their fair share.
Annual taxation requires annual valuation to keep the system fair and equitable for everyone.
2) Stability of State Funding
Eliminating property taxes makes Texas rely almost entirely on sales/consumption taxes.
In a recession, that revenue drops—putting funding for schools, police, and fire at serious risk.
3) Local Control
Ending property taxes shifts funding power from local communities to the state.
That means Austin decides winners and losers—not your city, county, or school district.
Local services work best when funded and governed locally (with responsible oversight).
