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The Fannin County Bill
Fannin County homeowners could get tax break, shoppers pay more
Fannin County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would let Fannin County homeowners pay less property tax, but everyone would pay a new sales tax to make up the difference.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give Fannin County homeowners a break on their yearly property taxes. This sounds good for people who own homes. But, to pay for this tax break, everyone in Fannin County would have to pay a new sales tax on things they buy. This means people who rent or have less money could end up paying more in taxes overall. Voters in Fannin County would get to decide if they want this new sales tax. The bill has already been voted on and failed in the House, then failed again after being reconsidered, so it faces an uphill battle to pass.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would give Fannin County homeowners a break on their property taxes.
- The amount of the tax break would be based on the home's value each year.
- A new sales tax in Fannin County would pay for this property tax break.
- People in Fannin County would vote to approve this new sales tax.
- The bill was voted on and failed in the House, then failed again after being reconsidered.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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