Lubbock leaders not so easily tempted to raise tax rate despite looming challenges in upcoming budget - Lubbock Lights

Lubbock leaders not so easily tempted to raise tax rate despite looming challenges in upcoming budget - Lubbock Lights

Texas cities have been warned not to take advantage of recent property tax relief. The Texas Legislature just funded $41 billion in property tax relief (over two years) and if voters approve in November, then there’s another $10 billion on the way.Lubbock is under pressure to not raise property taxes, according to Tim Collins, city councilman for District 6.“I think the Legislature is going to be somewhat offended,” Collins said of the idea of i…