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Greg Abbott: “That's gone from 500 when I took office to now $125,000.”

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Gov. Greg Abbott Breaks Down Major Property Tax Proposal For Texas As Part Of Reelection Bid

Published November 12, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:10

Well, to be honest, that would be like one table and four chairs or something like that. Not a whole lot because of what we passed this session and what you voted to approve last Tuesday. That's gone from 500 when I took office to now $125,000. Going to put more money into the pockets of this business owner, maybe help him buy some more tables, buy some more chairs, add some more employees, grow the business, whatever. (02:10–02:18)

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Asserts that the personal property tax exemption increased from $500 to $125,000.

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