Texas Governor Greg Abbott

Harris County Appraisal District Reminds Property Owners of Disaster Exemption

The Harris County Appraisal District is reminding property owners who had experienced physical damage to their property during the February freeze to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “I want to remind everyone that the temporary disaster exemption is available to help property owners who had physical damage to their property from Winter Storm Uri,” said Roland Altinger, chief appraiser.  “A change in state law since Hurricane Harvey now lets the individual owner apply for […]

Harris County Appraisal District Reminds Property Owners of Disaster Exemption

The Harris County Appraisal District is reminding property owners who have experienced physical damage to their property during the recent freezing temperatures to apply for a temporary disaster exemption. “The recent cold winter weather has caused physical damage to many properties in the area, and I want to remind everyone of the disaster exemption that is available to help those owners.” said Roland Altinger, chief appraiser.  “A change in state law since Hurricane Harvey now […]

TEO Chair Issues Statement Supporting Governor Abbott’s State of the State Address

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Texas Legislature in his 2017 State of the State address, a biennial speech outlining the Governor’s priorities and emergency items for the legislative session. Among Governor Abbott’s priorities is passing legislation to expand school choice for Texas parents and students. “Parents should be able to choose a school that is right for their child,” Governor Abbott said in his remarks. “Every child should have the chance […]