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Greg Abbott: “The state already has five legal limits that limit the…”

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

Published | Video Starts at 05:29

If you had no increase in spending, you would not have any increases in property taxes. So know this. The state already has five legal limits that limit the ability for us to increase spending. The same must be true for every jurisdiction that imposes property taxes. They must live within their means, just like you have to live with your means. (05:29–05:37)

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Asserts that Texas has five legal limits on state spending increases.

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