A City of San Antonio report finds that 44% of Bexar County residents struggle to afford basic needs such as food and housing. The report says 15% live in poverty, while another 29% earn above the federal poverty line but still cannot afford basic expenses.
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The Dallas Stars contributed more than $980,000 to a political action committee supporting Proposition A, a Plano ballot measure asking voters to approve up to five taxes to help fund a city-owned NHL arena. Opponents raised about $13,000.
$Proposition A asks voters to approve up to five taxes on parking, tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and major league players using the arena, to help fund the arena.[1]
Dallas Stars, contributed $980,000 to PAC supporting arena funding; Victory Green Plano, PAC campaigning for Proposition A; Stop the Stars Arena, committee opposing arena funding and 4 more
The Houston City Council approved new requirements for companies receiving tax abatements from the city. Under the updated rules, businesses must pay at least $18 per hour or prevailing wages, provide health insurance and workers' compensation, and expand apprenticeship training.
$$18 per hour for minimum wage for businesses receiving tax abatements
Alejandra Salinas, council member who spearheaded the provisions; Fred Flickinger, council member; John Whitmire, Mayor and 2 more
Governor Abbott announced that the IRS granted his request for federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 62 Texas counties damaged by July storms and flooding. The IRS postponed certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines through February 1, 2027.
$The IRS postponed certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines through February 1, 2027, for taxpayers in affected counties, including quarterly estimated tax payments and quarterly payroll and excise tax returns.
Governor Greg Abbott, requested federal disaster tax relief from IRS; Internal Revenue Service (IRS), granted tax relief request
Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector announced property tax payment deadlines and options for residents. Property owners have until Feb. 1, 2027 to pay in full without penalties, or can split payments or use installment plans.
$No penalty or interest for property tax payment deadline full amount
Cheryl E. Johnson, Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector
Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector Kate Carroll mailed 2026 property tax bills for properties outside Nederland Independent School District boundaries. Bills for Nederland ISD properties will be mailed after a Nov. 3 voter approval tax rate election. The county tax office manages collections for 29 jurisdictions.
$$721.75 million for property tax bills total value if collected in full
Kate Carroll, Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector; Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office, issuer of tax bills
Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) and the City of Austin signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on artificial intelligence-based water management. The agreement covers sharing best practices, holding joint seminars, and identifying pilot projects for local application.
Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water), signatory to memorandum of understanding; City of Austin, signatory to memorandum of understanding; Michael Rogers, assistant city manager/deputy mayor of Austin, led city delegation and 2 more
Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, the State of Texas will require vehicles to pass an emissions test before owners can renew their vehicle registration in Bexar County. Motorists with registrations due in October, November, or December 2026 can renew without the test through Oct. 31, 2026.
$$18.50 for emissions inspection test cost
Albert Uresti, Bexar County tax assessor-collector; Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, state agency implementing requirement