The IRS granted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's October 15 request and extended tax-filing and payment deadlines for people and businesses affected by July 2026 storms in 62 counties covered by the state's disaster declaration. Taxpayers in affected areas now have until February 1 to file returns or make payments originally due in July. Meanwhile, flood survivors continue awaiting additional federal disaster aid after FEMA denied individual assistance.
Taxpayers in 62 flood-affected counties now have until Feb. 1 to file returns or make payments originally due in July, as extended by IRS.
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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.
City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, issued report
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Houston City Council member Alejandra Salinas introduced an ordinance called Keep Houston Clean to require those managing construction, demolition, and renovation projects to submit proof of lawful waste disposal. The ordinance would require waste management plans before construction and proof of lawful disposal after construction to receive final approval.
Alejandra Salinas, Houston City Council member who introduced the ordinance; Tarsha Jackson, Council Member who co-signed the ordinance; Mario Castillo, Council Member who co-signed the ordinance and 1 more
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The 2026 race for Texas comptroller features a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian and Green Party candidate competing to oversee the state's $1 billion school voucher fund (TEFA). Republican Don Huffines, the current comptroller, supports doubling the fund's budget for the next biennium. Democrat Sarah Eckhardt opposes rapid expansion before evaluating program results.
$1 billion for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) current fund size
Don Huffines, Republican comptroller candidate and current comptroller; Sarah Eckhardt, Democratic state senator and comptroller candidate; Greg Abbott, Governor who appointed Huffines as comptroller and 3 more
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