State Representative Mike Schofield of Katy announced today he has filed a bill to freeze all property taxes for homeowners over 65 years old. The bill will ensure that a senior citizen’s residential property taxes will never increase for as long as they own the home. Schofield explained that when a homeowner turns 65, the portion of their property taxes going to school districts is frozen while the rest of the property taxes continue to […]
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State Rep Mike Schofield Files Bill To Protect Religious Liberty For Texas Homeowners
State Representative Mike Schofield of Katy announced today he has filed a bill to protect home owners from having their religious displays removed by their home owners’ associations. Schofield explained some HOAs have misinterpreted a law which prevents them from removing religious displays from residents’ front doors to give them authority to remove displays from other parts of the property, such as the front lawn. House Bill 1569 clarifies that home owners can have their […]
Schofield Holds Town Meetings, Reports on Legislative Activities
By George Slaughter State Rep. Mike Schofield, R-Houston, said he voted for a controversial Houston city pension reform bill because he didn’t want to see two of the city’s three pensions go broke. Schofield shared his views in a town hall meeting Thursday night at Katy City Hall, 901 Avenue C. Schofield’s district includes the portion of the City of Katy that falls within Harris County. Schofield said Houston has pension plans for firefighters, police, […]