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Set Free Deliverance Church in southeast Dallas. (Credit: CBSDFW.com)

Dallas Church Hit With Huge Tax Bill After Buying Foreclosed Property

t $25,000, the congregation at the Set Free Deliverance Church in southeast Dallas thought their new land purchase was a good deal. Then an unexpected tax bill arrived for $170,000 on their newly-purchased, foreclosed property.

2012/06/15

Tea Party Calls Legislature To Abolish Property Taxes

Conservative activists have told Texas lawmakers that property taxes should be abolished and that local debt is getting out of control.

2012/05/03

The Texas State Capitol building, shown on November 6, 2000 in Austin, Texas. (credit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

Texas Lawmakers Hold Property Tax Hearing

Texas lawmakers will meet on Thursday to study whether property tax notices adequately explain the taxes that a property owner must pay.

2012/05/03

Lancaster residents were allowed back in their homes Wednesday following Tuesday's tornado. (Jay Gormley/CBSDFW)

Lancaster Votes For Property Tax Re-Appraisal For Tornado Damage

Tina McCray is standing in what used to be her master bedroom. “It’s unbelievable. I come out here and I can’t believe it hit my house,” said McCray.

2012/04/23

Supporters Rally To Save Cedar Hill Pet Cemetery

Wearing red with their pet-loving hearts on their sleeves, supporters of Cedar Hill’s Pet Memorial Park gathered under the George Allen courthouse canopy Tuesday morning to take their chances at a foreclosure auction that would determine the cemetery’s fate.

2012/03/06

A man uses a computer. (credit: Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)

Texas Counties May Email Tax Bills In 2012

Texas property owners may get their next tax bills by email because of a new state law that gives counties that option starting in 2012.

2011/12/26

A voter cast her ballot. (credit: Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Texas Voters Approve 7 Constitutional Amendments

Texas voters approved seven constitutional amendments on Tuesday, which will allow new cooperation between cities and counties.

2011/11/09

Pet Owners Fighting To Keep Pet Cemetery From Redevelopment

Beloved pets have been buried at the Pet Memorial Park in Cedar Hill for decades. But in a matter of weeks, the property is scheduled to be sold at auction for unpaid property taxes.

2011/10/12

Dallas County Budget Draft Includes No Property Tax Increase

After months of scrutinizing the budget for the next fiscal year, Dallas County leaders presented a draft Tuesday that included no new property tax increases.

2011/08/09

The City of Dallas seal on displays outside a wall at Dallas City Hall. (credit: Matt Goodman/KTVT/KTXA)

Brighter Budget News Shines On Dallas City Hall

The future is a little brighter at Dallas City Hall. Council members were told that the budget outlook is not as bad as it was just a few weeks ago.

2011/06/15

Funding Remains Biggest Obstacle In Fort Worth Matching Its Growth

Despite years of slashing jobs and services, the Fort Worth City Council was told Tuesday that the budget is still $31 million short in sustaining existing services over the next two years.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/05/17