What we reported

Property owners could see their property tax bills increase at a slower rate in coming years if a bill prefiled Nov. 29 by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, becomes law. The Property Tax Reform and Relief Act of 2017, a major component of Bettencourt’s bill, requires that tax increases of 4 percent or higher be approved by voters. The bill also requires that an advisory board be created within the Texas Comptroller’s office that would oversee administration of the entire property tax process.

The latest

The bill is expected to be widely debated, as the Texas Municipal League, an association that consists of 1,150 cities, called the proposal a “direct assault on public safety, economic development and transportation that will produce no noticeable tax reduction for homeowners.”

What’s next

Missouri City will work with a newly hired consultant to discuss any measures that would have a direct impact on Missouri City.   

This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 8 things to look for in 2017 here.