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Paxton Targets Cities Over Tax Hikes | Beaumont News
Attorney General Ken Paxton is cracking down on property tax hikes across Texas, sending letters to over 110 cities—including Newton and Ivanhoe—warning them they can’t exceed the “no-new-revenue” tax limit unless they meet strict audit and transparency rules under Senate Bill 1851. His office has identified more than 130 cities failing to comply, threatening legal action if they attempt illegal tax increases. This aggressive enforcement aims to shield taxpayers from surprise hikes and signals a broader push for fiscal accountability statewide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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